Monmore Bags Race 9 - Happy Birthday Dan Blake
SAMS MAGIC (1) rates on top after winning here over 480m last start from the red, holding DROOPYS POKER (4) by 1.37L with DROOPYS DORIS (3) 3rd. WISE TOURNAMENT (6) is a key chance too, coming off back-to-back Monmore 480m wins, the latest by 3.66L over HOLDING BLAZE (2), who continues to place. Droopys Poker (4) maps as a danger given that recent 2nd to Sams Magic, while Droopys Doris (3) has a recent 480m win at the track and wasn’t far off them last time.
Stats
Comments
Comes off a win at Monmore over 480m on 21 May from the rails, scoring by 1.37L at $5.50 over Droopys Poker. Prior run was 4th at Romford over 400m on 15 May, beaten 4.34L at $3. Track record solid here: 6 starts for 3 wins and a placing. In with a chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.37L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.34L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.63 | 00:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.45L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.15 | 00:28.15 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.75L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.23 | 00:28.23 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.78 | 00:24.78 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 06/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.08 | 00:24.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.25L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.92 | 00:23.92 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.02 | 00:24.02 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.21 | 00:27.21 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 44L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.88 | 00:26.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.34 | 00:27.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.48 | 00:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $2.45 |
| 3/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.61 | 00:28.61 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in five straight at Monmore over 480m. Last start 2nd of 6 from the red on 21 May in OR3, beaten 3.66L by Wise Tournament at $4.40. Earlier 2nd in OR on 7 May from box 1, beaten 0.69L by Vampire Bob at $6. Track record reads 1 win, 4 seconds, 3 thirds from 9; can feature with another clean break.
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 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.66L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.69L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.14L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.51 | 00:28.51 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.22 | 00:29.22 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:27.75 | 00:27.75 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 24L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.05 | 00:28.05 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.60 | 00:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.37 | 00:28.37 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.33 | 00:28.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 6-day turnaround after a 3rd at Monmore over 480m on 21 May, beaten 2.28L at $9 behind Sams Magic. Won there four runs back over 480m from the red, leading throughout at $2.15. Track record at this venue reads 1 win and 2 thirds from 4, and she draws box 3 with a one-box improvement from last start. Consistent this season and can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.28L | $9.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.97L | $2.15 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.12L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.15 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $2.45 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.22 | 00:28.22 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.15L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.55 | 00:28.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.93 | 00:26.93 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.78 | 00:26.78 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.74 | 00:26.74 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.54 | 00:26.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:27.93 | 00:27.93 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $475.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.53 | 00:28.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.22 | 00:28.22 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.75L | $1.60 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.81 | 00:26.81 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10.75L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.85 | 00:26.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.17 | 00:27.17 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.94 | 00:26.94 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $1.32 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 6-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Monmore over 480m on 21 May in OR3, beaten 1.37L at $9 by Sams Magic from the same draw. Prior Monmore runs at 480m were 4th and 6th in OR company at $17 and $12. Strong at this trip overall (6 wins from 19) and has a sound Monmore record (2 from 12). Can feature with a clean break.
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 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.37L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.42L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.35 | 00:28.35 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.75L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.48 | 00:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.28 | 00:28.28 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.25L | $2.45 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.52 | 00:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.55L | $22.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.28 | 00:28.28 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.26 | 00:28.26 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 24.25L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 00:28.08 | 00:28.08 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.25L | $2.05 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.93 | 00:29.93 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.25L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:30.41 | 00:30.41 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.85L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd at Monmore over 480m on 21 May in OR3 from box 5, beaten 5.26L at $13 behind Wise Tournament. Prior run a close 2nd at Sheffield over 500m on 17 May, beaten 0.46L at $15 behind Slippy Keith. Track and trip record reads 1:0-0-1 and overall 7:2-2-1 for R Taberner. Can feature with another clean start.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.26L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.46L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 14.03L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.89 | 00:26.89 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR | $335.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.50 | 00:29.50 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with three wins and two seconds from the last five at Monmore over 480m. Last start won from box 6 in OR3 on 21 May at $3.20 by 3.66L, defeating Holding Blaze. Also scored two runs prior in OR3 by 4.34L at $3.40. In top form and can feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.66L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.34L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.94L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.23L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | ON2 | $0.00 | Thurles Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |