Gunnedah Race 3

Welcome To Gunnedah Greyhounds

Prize Money: $3,135

JAKEY BLUE (1) had been racing well with a Grade 4/5 win three back then placed next time before missing the frame latest at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. ELSA ABOVE (8) goes very well this course and distance starting six times for three wins and two minors. In the money last time at Dubbo (29.71) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 7 length second. Makes strong appeal on best. NORTHERN TIGER (6) was sent out big odds last time but scored an upset win in a Grade 5 at this track (25.07). Solid record here winning three races. Has definite claims. ZIPPER BANK (4) is in form and worth thought again.

Distance: 431m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: All Weather

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Jakey Blue (1) x111414127
Trainer: Matthew Bryant (NSW)
Prize Money: $19,905
Win / Place: 38% / 65%

Track / Distance Specialist

3 yo BLU D

Sire: COLLISION (AUS)

Dam: MISS EZMAE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 10-3-4

Track

17: 8-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 3-0-1

Distance

6: 3-0-1

Season

9: 5-1-0

Country

26: 10-3-4

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	5	1	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (31.20) when seventh over 527m at this track in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Has ability and looks a key chance.

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
7th of 8	28/1/26	Gunnedah	527m	6	0:31.20	60.8 km/h	13.3L	$5.00	0:30.27	0:30.27	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Motor City Sonny 2. Lovely Bubbly 3. Elsa Above
2nd of 7	21/1/26	Gunnedah	527m	3	0:30.68	61.8 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:30.43	0:30.43	GR 5	$3,140	$635	14	1. Elsa Above 2. Jakey Blue 3. Motor City Sonny
1st of 6	7/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:25.03	62.0 km/h	3.0L	$7.00	0:25.03	0:25.03	GR 4/5	$3,320	$2,100	7	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Royman
4th of 5	31/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	8	0:25.03	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$4.60	0:24.95	0:24.78	GR 4/5	$3,290	$75	7	1. Laurie's Rupee 2. My Cupcake 3. Elsa Above
1st of 7	24/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	8	0:25.05	61.9 km/h	0.1L	$3.40	0:25.05	0:24.72	GR 4/5	$3,290	$2,075	7	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Slightly Psycho
4th of 8	17/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:25.39	61.1 km/h	7.3L	$3.40	0:24.88	0:24.84	GR 4/5	$3,290	$75	14	1. Bentley Fisher 2. Northern Tiger 3. Private Jake

Genuine Article (2) 5747256433
Trainer: Steven McMahon (Molong)
Prize Money: $18,665
Win / Place: 9.76% / 63%

3 yo Black D

Sire: KINLOCH BRAE (USA)

Dam: BUFFET DESTROYER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 4-11-11

Track

36: 4-10-9

Trk/Dst

32: 4-8-8

Distance

32: 4-8-8

Season

22: 3-4-6

Country

41: 4-11-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (25.27) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Boasts two wins and three places from five starts off the draw. Tough line-up and may struggle.

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	4/2/26	Gunnedah	431m	2	0:25.27	61.4 km/h	2.8L	$19	0:25.07	0:25.07	GR 5	$3,140	$425	7	1. Northern Tiger 2. Make Your Stand 3. Genuine Article
3rd of 6	28/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:25.59	60.6 km/h	1.8L	$11	0:25.46	0:25.05	GR 5	$3,140	$425	14	1. Snooping 2. Scatter Dunn 3. Genuine Article
4th of 7	14/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:25.18	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$67	0:24.61	0:24.61	GR 5	$3,140	$75	21	1. My Cupcake 2. Motor City Sonny 3. Book Of Feuds
6th of 7	24/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:25.75	60.3 km/h	10.0L	$34	0:25.05	0:24.72	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	7	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Slightly Psycho
5th of 8	17/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:25.52	60.8 km/h	9.3L	$31	0:24.88	0:24.84	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	7	1. Bentley Fisher 2. Northern Tiger 3. Private Jake
2nd of 7	10/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:25.29	61.4 km/h	0.1L	$8.00	0:25.28	0:25.13	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Bentley Fisher 2. Genuine Article 3. Mr. Credits

Zipping Frida (3) 2561576825
Trainer: Mark Craig (Tamworth)
Prize Money: $11,230
Win / Place: 9.09% / 48%

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING MITZY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 3-8-5

Track

13: 0-4-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-0

Distance

5: 0-2-0

Season

15: 1-3-0

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Country

31: 3-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	1	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished fifth on January 31 over 400m at Dubbo behind Julie Keeping, beaten 12 lengths (23.71) in a Grade 5. Looking to others 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
5th of 5	31/1/26	Dubbo	400m	5	0:23.71	60.7 km/h	12.8L	$13	0:22.81	0:22.68	GR 5	$2,340	-	17	1. Julie Keeping 2. Mahome Girl 3. Tommy Taro
2nd of 8	14/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:25.56	60.7 km/h	4.3L	$41	0:25.25	0:24.61	GR 5	$3,140	$635	3	1. Mr. Speckle 2. Zipping Frida 3. Lovely Bubbly
8th of 8	11/1/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.78	60.6 km/h	9.8L	$51	0:20.09	0:19.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	32	1. Noir Ripple 2. Identity Unknown 3. Stilton Ava
32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	10/12/25	Gunnedah	527m	3	0:32.27	58.8 km/h	21.0L	$9.50	0:30.80	0:30.80	MX	$3,110	-	7	1. Creeping Mylo 2. Jungle Miss 3. Impress Elsa
7th of 7	3/12/25	Taree Super Track	525m	4	0:31.84	59.4 km/h	14.5L	$8.50	0:30.81	0:30.58	GR 5	$3,110	-	14	1. Flat Out Fred 2. Samson's Riot 3. White High
5th of 8	19/11/25	Gunnedah	527m	4	0:31.16	60.9 km/h	11.0L	$5.50	0:30.39	0:30.39	MX	$3,110	-	5	1. Lumeah Nancy 2. Strictly Limited 3. Jungle Miss

Zipper Bank (4) 4262527531
Trainer: Patrick Parrelli (NORTH ROTHBURY)
Prize Money: $17,720
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Black D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: SHEZA PARTY GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 7-9-5

Track

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

14: 2-5-1

Country

33: 7-9-5

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Maitland, recording a decent 22.49 over the 400m journey. Top win 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 6	12/1/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.49	64.0 km/h	3.8L	$2.50	0:22.49	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Zipper Bank 2. Semtex 3. Whitey
3rd of 7	5/1/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.62	63.7 km/h	2.0L	$19	0:22.47	0:22.03	GR 5	$2,340	$325	49	1. Bombay 2. Poker Nismo 3. Zipper Bank
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	17/11/25	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	9.3L	$12	0:22.31	0:22.31	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	3	1. Tarawi Lock 2. Bombay 3. Majestic Emmy
7th of 8	14/11/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.63	61.1 km/h	12.3L	$8.00	0:22.77	0:22.77	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Recluse 2. Good Odds Comet 3. Spencer Fury
2nd of 8	10/11/25	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.53	63.9 km/h	1.8L	$3.10	0:22.41	0:22.31	GR 4/5	$2,490	$475	7	1. Blue Juggler 2. Zipper Bank 3. Sherry Not Berry
5th of 6	3/11/25	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.62	63.7 km/h	8.0L	$18	0:22.06	0:22.06	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	4	1. Freight Express 2. Max Stappen 3. Sherry Not Berry

Northern Tiger (6) 3523234151
Trainer: Hayden Munn (South Tamworth)
Prize Money: $21,455
Win / Place: 10% / 41%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MADDY'S A TIGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 7-11-11

Track

23: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

14: 3-3-2

Distance

14: 3-3-2

Season

25: 3-4-4

Country

70: 7-11-11

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	6	7	10	9	7	10	10
1st	2	0	2	1	0	1	1	0
2nd	5	0	0	2	1	0	1	2
3rd	1	3	0	1	1	2	1	2

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 2.75 lengths over 431m at this track in a handy (25.07), beating Make Your Stand. Must be a winning chance again.

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
1st of 8	4/2/26	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:25.07	61.9 km/h	2.8L	$11	0:25.07	0:25.07	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	7	1. Northern Tiger 2. Make Your Stand 3. Genuine Article
5th of 6	28/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:26.06	59.5 km/h	8.5L	$6.00	0:25.46	0:25.05	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Snooping 2. Scatter Dunn 3. Genuine Article
1st of 8	21/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	1	0:24.89	62.3 km/h	0.8L	$3.80	0:24.89	0:24.89	GR 4/5	$3,320	$2,100	7	1. Northern Tiger 2. Jungle Tiger 3. Give A Little
4th of 8	14/1/26	Gunnedah	527m	5	0:30.90	61.4 km/h	7.0L	$5.00	0:30.41	0:30.41	GR 5	$3,140	$75	7	1. Motor City Chief 2. Sweet Bevely Ann 3. Rupertus
3rd of 8	7/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	2	0:25.24	61.5 km/h	1.8L	$3.40	0:25.12	0:25.03	GR 5	$3,140	$425	7	1. Casual Escape 2. Volare Alto 3. Northern Tiger
2nd of 6	31/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:24.86	62.4 km/h	1.0L	$10	0:24.78	0:24.78	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Slightly Psycho 2. Northern Tiger 3. Nicmac Star

Snooping (7) 5x44265114
Trainer: Graham Novley (Muswellbrook)
Prize Money: $12,865
Win / Place: 15% / 39%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SANDY'S REVENGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 5-5-3

Track

30: 5-5-3

Trk/Dst

20: 4-4-3

Distance

20: 4-4-3

Season

14: 2-2-0

Country

33: 5-5-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	10	6	4	4	1	3	2
1st	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	3	0	1	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1

Comments

Was in a purple patch of form before proving a little disappointing last start, finishing fourth at this track over 431m. Not among the main 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
4th of 8	4/2/26	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:25.30	61.3 km/h	3.3L	$35	0:25.07	0:25.07	GR 5	$3,140	$75	7	1. Northern Tiger 2. Make Your Stand 3. Genuine Article
1st of 6	28/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	2	0:25.46	60.9 km/h	0.8L	$11	0:25.46	0:25.05	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	7	1. Snooping 2. Scatter Dunn 3. Genuine Article
1st of 8	21/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	1	0:25.14	61.7 km/h	2.5L	$3.90	0:25.14	0:24.89	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	7	1. Snooping 2. Lovely Bubbly 3. Mr. Speckle
5th of 8	14/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:25.91	59.9 km/h	9.3L	$3.90	0:25.25	0:24.61	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Mr. Speckle 2. Zipping Frida 3. Lovely Bubbly
6th of 8	7/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:25.54	60.8 km/h	6.0L	$20	0:25.12	0:25.03	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Casual Escape 2. Volare Alto 3. Northern Tiger
2nd of 7	31/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:25.28	61.4 km/h	2.0L	$9.50	0:25.13	0:24.78	GR 5	$3,110	$635	14	1. Smart Minx 2. Snooping 3. Kiando Hunt

Elsa Above (8) 1132221352
Trainer: Kirralee Woodhead (Dubbo)
Prize Money: $15,760
Win / Place: 17% / 58%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: COAST MODEL (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 5-8-4

Track

11: 4-1-3

Trk/Dst

6: 3-0-2

Distance

7: 3-0-2

Season

21: 4-6-4

Metro

5: 0-1-0

Country

24: 5-7-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	3	1	0	0

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

Comments

Snuck into the minor money last time when a 7 length second at Dubbo but did record a handy 29.71 over the 516m journey. Can measure up with a repeat of that effort.

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
2nd of 6	7/2/26	Dubbo	516m	5	0:29.71	62.5 km/h	7.5L	$21	0:29.18	0:29.18	GR 4/5	$3,320	$675	3	1. Tank Keeping 2. Elsa Above 3. Intrepid Eagle
5th of 8	4/2/26	Gunnedah	431m	8	0:25.35	61.2 km/h	4.0L	$2.10	0:25.07	0:25.07	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Northern Tiger 2. Make Your Stand 3. Genuine Article
3rd of 8	28/1/26	Gunnedah	527m	3	0:30.78	61.6 km/h	7.3L	$3.00	0:30.27	0:30.27	GR 5	$3,140	$425	7	1. Motor City Sonny 2. Lovely Bubbly 3. Elsa Above
1st of 7	21/1/26	Gunnedah	527m	8	0:30.43	62.3 km/h	3.5L	$6.00	0:30.43	0:30.43	GR 5	$3,140	$2,000	4	1. Elsa Above 2. Jakey Blue 3. Motor City Sonny
2nd of 6	17/1/26	Dubbo	516m	4	0:30.14	61.6 km/h	8.8L	$7.50	0:29.53	0:29.32	GR 5	$3,140	$635	6	1. Wonder I Do 2. Elsa Above 3. Diogo Keeping
2nd of 8	11/1/26	Wagga	525m	8	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$4.60	0:30.56	0:30.56	GR 5	$3,140	$635	4	1. Elle's Moon 2. Elsa Above 3. Cawbourne Noa

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