Richmond Race 6 - Grnsw Middle Distance Series
RONALDO VELLA (8) missed the frame last time when fifth (29.78) in a Grade 5 at Wentworth Park after a slow start and settling well off the pace. Fast away and won (29.78) at Wentworth Park the start prior. Has never missed the frame here at the trip from three starts. Looks the one to beat on his best form. PAY KEEPING (1) rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (30.48) at Wentworth Park over 520m. Form from her last run is proving to be solid. Can feature again. BLUE STORM (7) recorded a win over the 600m at The Gardens in a swift 34.57 last start. Bold showing expected again. ZIPPING EVANIA (2) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
Stats
Comments
Showed brilliant pace early and gave a sight when a 6 length third over 520m Wentworth Park in 30.48. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $147,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.77 | 0:35.77 | 0:35.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 622m. Rates among the chances this time.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.06 | 0:35.77 | 0:35.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:36.98 | 0:36.25 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.97 | 0:35.47 | 0:35.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.25 | 0:35.68 | 0:35.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 603m at Gosford in a handy (34.98), beating Fabricator. Expected to run well again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,560.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:43.10 | 0:42.15 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,730.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.44 | 0:35.85 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.17 | 0:35.49 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.94 | 0:35.43 | 0:35.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 2.5 lengths over 520m at this track in a handy (29.75), beating Major Impact. Will find this a bit tougher, not keen this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.96 | 0:35.74 | 0:35.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $54,000.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.50 | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (35.95) over 622m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.95 | 0:35.77 | 0:35.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,730.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.89 | 0:35.85 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.29 | 0:35.49 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.70 | 0:35.43 | 0:35.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.04 | 0:35.35 | 0:35.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame at her last three runs, the latest finishing second at big odds in 29.85 at Wentworth Park. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.96 | 0:35.84 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.05 | 0:35.05 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.40 | 0:35.21 | 0:35.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start racing on the pace over 600m at The Gardens by 2 lengths in a Grade 4/5. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 37 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $220,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when fifth (29.78) at Wentworth Park in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 8 for the first time. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.36 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:36.25 | 0:36.25 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.49 | 0:35.49 | 0:35.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.43 | 0:35.35 | 0:35.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.74 | 0:35.74 | 0:35.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |