Q Straight Race 4 - Box 1 Photography
BANKSY'S BEST (6) had been racing well without winning, recording three minors on end before copping a check in the run and finishing fifth in a Grade 6 at Q Lakeside (20.64). Has the ability and looks hard to top. IN THE JUNGLE (1) steps out for the first time at this circuit. Comes here a winner at Q Lakeside last time in a Grade 6 (25.59). Can make it back-to-back wins. HOLD AND SPIN (4) is having his first look at this circuit. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 11 lengths (20.57) at Q Lakeside. Shapes as one to consider. TOP SHELF TED (8) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
Stats
Comments
Unplaced in five tries at this course. Last start 4th over 390m at Q Lakeside. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.64 | 0:20.40 | 0:20.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 300m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/11/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:16.59 | 0:16.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.26 | 0:17.02 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:16.52 | 0:16.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:21.23 | 0:19.65 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.84 | 0:16.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.95 | 0:16.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Q Lakeside, the latest when beaten 11 lengths behind Classy Blue over 352m. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/11/2026 | 21 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.57 | 0:19.79 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.28 | 0:20.07 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 6 for the first time after finishing a 15 length fifth at Q Lakeside (20.64) in a Grade 6. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | 77 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.64 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.35 | 0:18.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.92 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:17.22 | 0:16.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 7 for the first time after finishing a 16 length seventh at Capalaba (20.90) in a Grade 6. Others rate better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/11/2026 | 2 | GR 6 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.90 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | 61 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.59 | 0:16.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/09/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 5 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $33.70 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 22 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 4th in a Grade 6 on November 2 over 300m at this track behind Autofocus beaten 5 lengths (16.92). This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.59 | 0:16.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 20 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.15 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.00 | 0:16.83 | 0:16.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | PM | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |