Richmond Race 12

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Prize Money: $2,310

HELLO HOW LOW (8) is a progressive dog who scored his 2nd career win last time at this track, scoring by 2 lengths (18.64). Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. HARPER O'BRIEN (1) had the drop on the lead and went on to be beaten 2.75 lengths into second (18.51) at this track in a Grade 5 over 320m. Has good early burn and is suited drawn on the inside. Ready to find winning form. MY FRIEND BEC (4) has a strong record this journey here with three wins and a minor from five starts. In the money last time at this track (18.60) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Can feature in the finish. TAP OUT RUSTY (2) is a course and distance winner in the right race to perform well.

Distance: 320m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: OVERCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Harper O'Brien (1) 7556823722
Trainer: Caroline Hughes (AGNES BANKS)
Prize Money: $7,275
Win / Place: 8.82% / 32%

Box Specialist

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CHINA O'BRIEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 3-5-3

Track

32: 3-5-2

Trk/Dst

25: 3-5-2

Distance

25: 3-5-2

Season

34: 3-5-3

Country

34: 3-5-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	3	4	2	4	5	5	5
1st	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	0	2	1	0
3rd	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Latest effort finished 2nd over 320m at this track beaten 2.75 lengths (18.51) behind Miss Goldie in a Grade 5 on June 18. Has good early burn and will take catching off the inside.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	18/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.51	62.2 km/h	2.8L	$26	0:18.31	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,310	$435	7	1. Miss Goldie 2. Harper O'Brien 3. My Friend Bec
2nd of 7	11/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.59	62.0 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:18.57	0:18.15	GR 5	$2,310	$435	5	1. Sandy Bale 2. Harper O'Brien 3. Calla Tilly
7th of 8	6/6/25	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.94	60.8 km/h	10.0L	$34	0:18.23	0:18.16	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Midnight Fury 2. Unleashed Riot 3. Real Express
3rd of 8	30/5/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.88	61.0 km/h	2.3L	$17	0:18.71	0:18.18	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Harada Solo 2. Raining Bourbon 3. Harper O'Brien
2nd of 8	23/5/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.61	61.9 km/h	0.8L	$1.90	0:18.55	0:18.33	GR 5	$2,310	$435	9	1. Hardstyle Ruby 2. Harper O'Brien 3. Calla Muffin
8th of 8	14/5/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.52	61.4 km/h	11.3L	$91	0:22.73	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. My Gain 2. Calla Axel 3. All The Cash

Tap Out Rusty (2) 8652776251
Trainer: Rodney Metselaar (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $1,805
Win / Place: 10% / 30%

1 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: TAP OUT LUCY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-2-0

Track

10: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Season

10: 1-2-0

Country

10: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	4	5	7	8
STARTS	1	1	1	3	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Strong performance to win by 5.5 lengths at this track over 320m (18.57) beating Avoca Star in Maiden on June 20. Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	20/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.57	62.0 km/h	5.5L	$6.50	0:18.57	0:18.25	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	5	1. Tap Out Rusty 2. Avoca Star 3. She's The Best
5th of 8	15/6/25	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.80	61.3 km/h	6.0L	$23	0:18.38	0:18.17	MDN	$1,790	-	18	1. Unacceptable Col 2. Unacceptable Ned 3. Unacceptable Nik
2nd of 7	28/5/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.74	61.5 km/h	4.3L	$6.00	0:18.45	0:17.90	MDN	$1,790	$315	10	1. Princess Mika 2. Tap Out Rusty 3. Snapper Head
6th of 8	18/5/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.92	60.9 km/h	8.5L	$11	0:18.32	0:18.16	MDN	$1,790	-	14	1. Tiny Sniffy 2. Lord Eddie 3. Majestic Status
7th of 8	4/5/25	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.93	60.3 km/h	15.0L	$20	0:22.88	0:22.78	MDN	$1,790	-	11	1. Free Moe Diva 2. Phoenix Moon 3. Mr. Teddy Bear
99th of 3	30/4/25	Richmond	401m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:23.14		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Nathaniel 2. 99-Tap Out Rusty 3. 99-Hello How Low

Flying Wingless (3) 8765672648
Trainer: Walter King (North Richmond)
Prize Money: $11,060
Win / Place: 4.71% / 22%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: PUGSLEY'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 4-9-6

Track

58: 1-7-2

Trk/Dst

43: 1-6-2

Distance

43: 1-6-2

Season

36: 1-3-0

Country

85: 4-9-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	13	11	11	6	11	12	16
1st	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	4
3rd	0	1	1	0	1	2	0	1

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 320m at this track. Happy to risk this time.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	18/6/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:19.37	59.5 km/h	15.0L	$91	0:18.31	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Miss Goldie 2. Harper O'Brien 3. My Friend Bec
4th of 8	11/6/25	Richmond	320m	8	0:19.09	60.3 km/h	8.8L	$27	0:18.47	0:18.15	GR 5	$2,310	$75	3	1. Scott Wednesday 2. Rail Beyond 3. Hardstyle Ruby
6th of 6	8/6/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:19.35	59.5 km/h	13.3L	$27	0:18.42	0:18.17	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Shy Sheena 2. Confectionery 3. Rail Beyond
2nd of 7	2/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.76	61.4 km/h	4.5L	$4.80	0:18.44	0:18.21	GR 5	$1,100	$175	4	1. Maloo 2. Flying Wingless 3. Baby Time
7th of 7	29/5/25	Gosford	388m	7	0:23.25	60.1 km/h	11.8L	$51	0:22.43	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,310	-	15	1. Next Shout 2. Burgin Blooded 3. King Aussie
6th of 8	14/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:19.19	60.0 km/h	11.8L	$27	0:18.36	0:18.16	GR 5	$2,310	-	10	1. Kiwi Kawa 2. Kawasaki Girl 3. Rockstar Velaro

My Friend Bec (4) 141123
Trainer: John Grief (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $4,960
Win / Place: 50% / 83%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Nearing Another Win

2 yo RED/FWN/WH B

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: PICK IT UP (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 3-1-1

Track

6: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 3-0-1

Distance

5: 3-0-1

Season

6: 3-1-1

Country

6: 3-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	5	7
STARTS	1	1	2	2
1st	1	1	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	1	0

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on June 18 over 320m at this track behind Miss Goldie beaten 4.5 lengths (18.60). Has clocked an excellent 18.15 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	18/6/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.60	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$2.40	0:18.31	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,310	$325	26	1. Miss Goldie 2. Harper O'Brien 3. My Friend Bec
2nd of 7	23/5/25	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.01	62.7 km/h	0.1L	$3.20	0:23.00	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,310	$435	12	1. Tempt Fate 2. My Friend Bec 3. Always Brave
1st of 8	11/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.27	63.1 km/h	2.5L	$1.90	0:18.27	0:18.07	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. My Friend Bec 2. Archer Ten 3. Wicked Raven
1st of 8	4/5/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.15	63.5 km/h	3.5L	$3.80	0:18.15	0:18.15	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. My Friend Bec 2. Dark As Dawn 3. All Up Pete
4th of 8	27/4/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.55	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$9.50	0:18.12	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,310	$75	6	1. Good Odds Dolly 2. Motor City Chief 3. So Irrelevant
1st of 8	21/4/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.70	61.6 km/h	0.3L	$4.60	0:18.70	0:18.21	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	-	1. My Friend Bec 2. Wicked Raven 3. Entertaining

Belle's Charm (5) 4523x26681
Trainer: George Tyrpenou (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $3,995
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: TAYLOR'S CHARM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-2-1

Track

8: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

8: 2-1-0

Distance

8: 2-1-0

Season

12: 2-2-1

Country

12: 2-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	1	2	3	1	2	2	1
1st	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
2nd	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	0	0	0

Comments

Backs up quickly after winning by 0.8 lengths at this track (18.67) beating So Irrelevant in a Grade 5 on June 22 three days ago. This is much harder assignment and she needs to find another gear.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	22/6/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.67	61.7 km/h	0.8L	$10	0:18.67	0:18.29	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	9	1. Belle's Charm 2. So Irrelevant 3. Canya Bonfire
8th of 8	13/6/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:19.08	60.4 km/h	9.8L	$10	0:18.40	0:18.23	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. Near Impossible 2. Run For Dad 3. Sublime Warrior
6th of 8	8/6/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:19.02	60.6 km/h	7.8L	$4.50	0:18.48	0:18.17	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. Knight's Castle 2. So Irrelevant 3. Unacceptable Axe
6th of 8	3/6/25	Bulli	340m	6	0:19.99	61.2 km/h	9.3L	$4.50	0:19.34	0:18.96	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Victory Bravo 2. Queen Jewel 3. Wicked Comet
2nd of 7	28/5/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.60	61.9 km/h	4.0L	$4.80	0:18.32	0:17.90	GR 5	$2,310	$435	120	1. Midnight Fury 2. Belle's Charm 3. Emgrand Drive
120 Day Spell
3rd of 7	28/1/25	Bulli	340m	3	0:20.09	60.9 km/h	3.5L	$3.70	0:19.84	0:19.05	GR 5	$2,310	$325	6	1. Humble Smiles 2. Queen Jewel 3. Belle's Charm

New Surprise (6) 5642613
Trainer: Leonardus Vanderburg (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $1,890
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

1 yo Black/WH B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: SURPRISE FLING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-1-1

Track

7: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-1-1

Distance

7: 1-1-1

Season

7: 1-1-1

Country

7: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	4	6	8
STARTS	2	4	1
1st	0	1	0
2nd	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	0

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 320m in 18.23. Followed that up with a minor placing over 320m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Rates among the chances this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	18/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.74	61.5 km/h	3.3L	$5.00	0:18.51	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,310	$325	5	1. Rannoch 2. Run For Dad 3. New Surprise
1st of 8	13/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.23	63.2 km/h	3.5L	$4.40	0:18.23	0:18.23	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	9	1. New Surprise 2. Aston Ringgit 3. Shifty Shiloh
6th of 8	4/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.96	60.8 km/h	12.3L	$34	0:18.09	0:17.86	MDN	$2,310	-	7	1. Too Busy 2. Snapper Head 3. On A Dime
2nd of 8	28/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.69	61.6 km/h	0.1L	$4.40	0:18.68	0:17.90	MDN	$1,790	$315	10	1. Glory Bound 2. New Surprise 3. Kota Whyte
4th of 8	18/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.71	61.6 km/h	5.5L	$5.00	0:18.32	0:18.16	MDN	$1,790	$75	11	1. Tiny Sniffy 2. Lord Eddie 3. Majestic Status
6th of 8	7/5/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.82	61.2 km/h	8.8L	$8.50	0:18.20	0:18.18	MDN	$1,790	-	7	1. Touch Of Venom 2. Chris Whit 3. Tiny Sniffy

Canya Bonfire (7) 8483436243
Trainer: Suzette Turner (Shanes Park)
Prize Money: $5,850
Win / Place: 2.78% / 33%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING SPRING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 1-5-6

Track

22: 1-5-4

Trk/Dst

22: 1-5-4

Distance

22: 1-5-4

Season

30: 0-4-6

Country

36: 1-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	4	4	5	7	5	5	3
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (18.92) over 320m at this track. Drawn wide. Prefer others.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	22/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.92	60.9 km/h	3.5L	$13	0:18.67	0:18.29	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Belle's Charm 2. So Irrelevant 3. Canya Bonfire
4th of 7	15/6/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.72	61.5 km/h	2.5L	$14	0:18.53	0:18.17	GR 5	$2,310	$75	4	1. Calla Tilly 2. Knight's Castle 3. Emgrand Drive
2nd of 7	11/6/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.58	62.0 km/h	4.0L	$5.50	0:18.30	0:18.15	GR 5	$2,310	$435	6	1. Miss Goldie 2. Canya Bonfire 3. Ferocious Tito
6th of 8	5/6/25	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.40	63.4 km/h	8.3L	$91	0:17.82	0:17.63	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Zipping Deloris 2. Despicable Otto 3. Given Grace
3rd of 7	29/5/25	Dapto	297m	6	0:17.40	61.4 km/h	5.5L	$6.00	0:17.01	0:17.00	GR 5	$2,310	$325	15	1. Manila Ghost 2. Humble Smiles 3. Canya Bonfire
4th of 8	14/5/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.91	60.9 km/h	6.8L	$13	0:18.43	0:18.16	GR 5	$2,310	$75	5	1. Let's Trot Will 2. Catch Me Fire 3. Run For Dad

Hello How Low (8) 31631
Trainer: Rodney Metselaar (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $3,200
Win / Place: 40% / 80%

1 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: TAP OUT LUCY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 2-0-2

Track

5: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

5: 2-0-2

Country

5: 2-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4
STARTS	2	1	2
1st	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0
3rd	2	0	0

Comments

Good effort to score just five days ago over 320m at this track by 2 lengths in a Grade 5. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	20/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.64	61.8 km/h	2.0L	$7.50	0:18.64	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	40	1. Hello How Low 2. First Exit 3. Pearl Of Maui
40 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	11/5/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.28	62.0 km/h	3.3L	$2.60	0:23.05	0:22.63	GR 5	$2,310	$325	42	1. Layla's Lilly 2. Whistle Wave 3. Hello How Low
42 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 3	30/4/25	Richmond	401m	5	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:23.14		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Nathaniel 2. 99-Tap Out Rusty 3. 99-Hello How Low
6th of 8	30/3/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.36	61.8 km/h	8.8L	$13	0:22.74	0:22.44	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Always Brave 2. Zipping Mortimer 3. Russo
1st of 8	23/3/25	Richmond	401m	2	0:22.88	63.1 km/h	7.0L	$2.60	0:22.88	0:22.75	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	9	1. Hello How Low 2. Lean Brick 3. Lily Bloom
3rd of 6	14/3/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:22.97	62.8 km/h	2.0L	$6.50	0:22.82	0:22.77	MDN	$1,790	$225	-	1. Zipping Frida 2. Energy Wave 3. Hello How Low

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