Romford Bags Race 5 - David Grant 80 Birthday Trophy
YOU KIDDING ME (6) brings sharp recent 575m form at Romford with three wins on the bounce, the latest an S3 on 9 May. RAPIDO CONTI (3) is a key danger with a strong local record and two wins from his past four, including a 575m S2 here on 22 Apr. BALLYMAC CARLINA (2) has course-and-distance credentials after a 2nd here on 1 May, while HONEY DAZZLER (1) maps to the rails and has been placing consistently over shorter at Yarmouth.
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with three straight 3rds at Yarmouth over 462m, latest on 9 May in A1 beaten 2.29L at $5. Two runs prior over 659m included a narrow 2nd by 0.2L when leading throughout, then a 5th. Draws the rails and stays at 462m after a recent 113m drop from the longer trip. Can feature with another tidy break.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.29L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.56L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.28L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $310.00 | Yarmouth | 659m | 00:41.18 | 00:41.18 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $310.00 | Yarmouth | 659m | 00:41.41 | 00:41.41 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.78 | 00:27.78 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.19 | 00:28.19 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $2.45 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A1 | $230.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.17 | 00:28.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.02 | 00:28.02 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | A4 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.83 | 00:27.83 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.25L | $1.18 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | S2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 659m | 00:41.08 | 00:41.08 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | A3 | $180.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.22 | 00:28.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | A3 | $180.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.17 | 00:28.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.97 | 00:27.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.02 | 00:28.02 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.05L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.13 | 00:28.13 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.83 | 00:27.83 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.88 | 00:27.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | A2 | $195.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.97 | 00:27.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Second-up run last week at Romford over 575m saw a 5th of 6 from box 3, beaten 13.03L at $3.70 in OR3. Prior effort was 2nd of 6 at Romford over 575m on 1 May from box 2, beaten 5.71L by Swift Fly at $5. Drops to box 2 again for P W Young and has placed at the track and trip. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 13.03L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.71L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Back to 575m after a 6-day turnaround; last start 4th of 6 at Romford on 8 May in OR3 from the red, beaten 5.94L at $11 behind Noirs Pocket. Won two of his last four including an S2 over 575m here on 22 Apr from the inside draw at $8. Strong Romford record (17: 4-7-0) and 575m suits (4: 2-0-0). From box 3 for M E Wiley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.94L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | S2 | $240.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.14L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | S2 | $240.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.14 | 00:36.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.85L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.30 | 00:24.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | S3 | $215.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.07 | 00:36.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.56 | 00:24.56 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.51 | 00:24.51 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.75L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.42 | 00:24.42 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.42 | 00:24.42 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.33 | 00:24.33 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | A6 | $195.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.45 | 00:24.45 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.33 | 00:24.33 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | A8 | $180.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.55 | 00:24.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.66 | 00:24.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.61 | 00:24.61 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.33 | 00:24.33 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.55L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2025 | - | A7 | $185.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.52 | 00:24.52 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 3rds in two of the last three at Romford 400m, including A2 on 21 Apr at $5.50. Last start 4th of 6 at Romford over 400m on 5 May in A3 from the rails, beaten 4.35L at $1.95. Two wins and eight minors from 26 overall for G E Evans. Can feature with the right run from barrier 4.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.35L | $1.95 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.15L | $2.35 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Romford | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.97L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.97 | 00:23.97 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.25L | $1.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.28 | 00:24.28 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.90 | 00:23.90 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.31 | 00:24.31 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.36 | 00:24.36 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 49.75L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.41 | 00:24.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.37 | 00:24.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.28 | 00:24.28 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.40 | 00:24.40 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.43 | 00:24.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.33 | 00:24.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.21 | 00:24.21 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.35 | 00:24.35 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/11/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.83 | 00:23.83 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.03 | 00:24.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.45L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.94 | 00:23.94 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Back in trip with a 75m rise after a luckless last start 5th of 5 at Hove over 500m on 9 May, beaten 8.68L at $10. Prior Central Park form solid, including a win over 491m on 18 Apr (from box 5) and a 3rd on 25 Apr at $4.20. Consistent this prep with 1 win and four placings from the last five. Can feature with a clean break for P J Browne from box 5.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.68L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.52L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $410.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.78 | 00:29.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $410.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $2.45 |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.66 | 00:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.62 | 00:29.62 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.47 | 00:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.68 | 00:29.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.25L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.96 | 00:29.96 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.29 | 00:30.29 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 23/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.04 | 00:30.04 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.11 | 00:42.11 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.24 | 00:29.24 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR | $405.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.60 | 00:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:30.07 | 00:30.07 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.72 | 00:39.72 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 16/11/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:40.09 | 00:40.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/11/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.34L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off three straight Romford 575m wins, latest on 9 May in S3 from box 5 by 0.46L at $3.90, beating Garrys Lil Star. Prior scored by 1.83L in S4 at $2.35 and bolted in by 6.86L in S6. Steps from box 6 today for G E Evans; 4 wins and 3 placings from 16 at the trip. Flying form and can feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | S3 | $215.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.46L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.83L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | S6 | $185.00 | Romford | 575m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.86L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | S5 | $200.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.44 | 00:35.44 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.75L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | S5 | $200.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.35 | 00:36.35 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | S5 | $200.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.65 | 00:35.65 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.01 | 00:36.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.06 | 00:36.06 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.45L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.14 | 00:36.14 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.15 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | S3 | $215.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.80 | 00:35.80 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.17 | 00:24.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | S3 | $215.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.61 | 00:35.61 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | S5 | $200.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.94 | 00:35.94 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.65 | 00:24.65 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | S5 | $200.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.18 | 00:36.18 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | A9 | $165.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.58 | 00:24.58 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.95L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.18 | 00:36.18 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.85L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.77 | 00:35.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | A10 | $165.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.46 | 00:24.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | S4 | $210.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.08 | 00:36.08 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.25L | $6.00 |