The Valley Race 8 - 460Mtrs (A4)
ASHWAY GRANITE (1) comes off a last-start win at this track and distance and has been consistently in the placings. SWIFT BACKROUND (5) also brings strong recent form, including a win two runs ago and a close second last start. FAGANS BAM BAM (3) steps back up in trip and has been competitive at this level, while ASHWAY DOLLY (2) and SWIFT KADESHA (6) both placed recently but have mixed form. Ashway Granite (1) and Swift Backround (5) look the main hopes in a competitive A4 event.
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong win from barrier 2 at The Valley over 460m on 19 Apr, scoring by 2.25L in A5 grade. Placed at the same track and trip in his previous three runs, including a 2nd to Swift Backround and two 3rds. Draws barrier 1 and boasts a solid record at The Valley with 5 wins from 16 starts. In with a chance on current form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.22 | 00:29.22 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.45L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.35L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.10 | 00:28.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.64 | 00:28.64 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.08 | 00:29.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.64 | 00:15.64 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | A5 | $162.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | A5 | $162.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.45L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | A5 | $162.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer for A G Rawlings with 94 starts and 14 wins. Last start 4th of 5 at The Valley over 460m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.75L by Canya Jake. Placed 2nd at this track and trip five runs ago, narrowly beaten by Ashway Cruiser. Draws barrier 2 and holds each-way claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.52 | 00:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.95L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.59 | 00:28.59 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.52 | 00:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | A4 | $167.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | A4 | $167.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | A4 | $167.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.63 | 00:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | A4 | $167.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.25L | $3.90 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3rd of 6 at The Valley over 260m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.25L behind Hawkfield Hoffa. Won three runs ago at this track and distance, defeating Mendip Sally. Has a strong record at The Valley over 460m with 9 wins from 34 starts. Each-way claims back up in trip from barrier 3.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | D4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 260m | 00:16.17 | 00:16.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.81 | 00:28.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.95L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.60 | 00:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.13 | 00:29.13 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.47 | 00:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.94 | 00:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | D4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 260m | 00:16.37 | 00:16.37 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.75 | 00:29.75 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | D5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 260m | 00:16.52 | 00:16.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.74 | 00:29.74 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.42 | 00:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.92 | 00:29.92 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 14.45L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | A6 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Swift Backround has been consistent, placing in four of the last five starts at The Valley over 460m. Last start finished 2nd of 6 behind Bluejig Aoife in A4 grade, beaten 3.5L from barrier 5. Won two runs ago in A5 company, defeating Ashway Granite by 3.75L. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.52 | 00:29.52 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.96 | 00:28.96 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.84 | 00:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.80 | 00:29.80 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 46L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.10 | 00:29.10 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | A5 | $162.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.07 | 00:29.07 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | A5 | $162.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | A6 | $155.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | A8 | $140.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | A8 | $140.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:29.72 | 00:29.72 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | A7 | $155.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:30.10 | 00:30.10 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/10/2025 | - | A7 | $155.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:30.20 | 00:30.20 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | A7 | $155.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.88 | 00:29.88 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.85L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | HP | $195.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.34 | 00:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 2nd of 5 at The Valley over 460m on 19 Apr, beaten 3.25L by Canya Jake. Has been racing consistently at this track and trip, with 12 wins and 9 placings from 46 runs over 460m here. Barrier 6 for trainer D S Davy. Each-way claims with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/04/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.67 | 00:28.67 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.55 | 00:28.55 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.60 | 00:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.29 | 00:29.29 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | D4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 260m | 00:16.44 | 00:16.44 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | A5 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.00 | 00:29.00 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.41 | 00:29.41 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.40 | 00:28.40 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | The Valley | 460m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |