Richmond Race 9 - Tg Ladbrokes Blackbook 6-15
PLATINUM ZEAL (1) has been hard to follow lately, running eighth (22.92) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. LUCKY LINKS (2) comes off an average run last start when seventh at this track over 320m behind Winsome Wanda (19.36) in a Grade 4/5. Form from his last run is proving strong. Bold showing expected. ANGEL'S EMMA (7) last appeared when too good (19.16) over 320m at Wagga on December 29. Resumes after finishing seventh (19.16) at Wagga over 320m nine weeks ago. Solid record at the distance winning four races. Expected to feature on best form. SAM'S TEARS (8) is worth a look over a shorter journey this time.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Gosford (22.92) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length eighth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.11 | 0:18.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.28 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NG | $5,880.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.26 | 0:20.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.27 | 0:18.27 | 0:17.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.84 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.86L | $0.00 |
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Closed last campaign finishing seventh at this track over 320m ten weeks ago. Looks a key chance this line-up.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/12/2025 | 73 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.36 | 0:18.52 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.39 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.43 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.75 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.41 | 0:18.41 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
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Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (18.54) at big odds over 320m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.15 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.09 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.99 | 0:18.31 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.56 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.38 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
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Good effort last time when second (18.40) over 320m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.40 | 0:18.22 | 0:18.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.81 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.63 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
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Good effort last time when third (18.56) over 320m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.43 | 0:17.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.85 | 0:18.15 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.58 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.39 | 0:18.39 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 56 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.51 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
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Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Duran Sting over 320m. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.22 | 0:18.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 172 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.02 | 0:18.34 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.54 | 0:18.18 | 0:18.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
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Resumes from a nine weeks spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing third at big odds over 320m at Wagga. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 47 | GR 4 | $1,190.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.16 | 0:18.62 | 0:18.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:31.15 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.54 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.53 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
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Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, is a danger.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |