Richmond Race 10

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Prize Money: $2,335

MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (8) goes very well this course and distance starting eight times for four wins and three minors. Hit the frame latest (22.92) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Has the ability and should feature. BIG IRON (6) below best last time at this track (23.07) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fifth. Can feature in the finish. GRAND BLAZER (1) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at Wentworth Park over 520m behind Fascinate Vern (31.19) in a Grade 5. Boasts a strong record from this draw with five wins and two minor placings from 11 starts. Has ability and can atone. BY THE BOOK (7) among the chances again based on last run here.

Distance: 401m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Grand Blazer (1) 7f23666646
Trainer: Rodney O'brien (Blacktown)
Prize Money: $39,180
Win / Place: 12% / 42%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S GRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 11-14-11

Track

18: 3-2-6

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-0

Distance

6: 2-1-0

Season

24: 0-3-3

Metro

23: 2-3-1

Country

62: 9-11-10

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	15	11	11	7	14	6	10
1st	5	2	1	1	0	1	0	1
2nd	1	4	1	2	0	4	1	1
3rd	1	3	1	0	2	1	1	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (31.19) when sixth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a Grade 5. Box stats strong with five wins and two placings from 11 starts. Looks a key chance on best form.

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
6th of 8	21/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:31.19	60.0 km/h	11.5L	$2.60	0:30.38	0:29.51	GR 5	$8,900	-	10	1. Fascinate Vern 2. Paw Zeva 3. Glitzy Ethics
4th of 5	11/2/26	Richmond	520m	1	0:30.11	62.2 km/h	12.5L	$71	0:29.23	0:29.23	GR 4/5	$3,320	$75	5	1. Tank Keeping 2. Joanne 3. Ritza Tears
6th of 8	6/2/26	Bulli	400m	5	0:22.96	62.7 km/h	10.5L	$51	0:22.21	0:22.21	GR 5	$2,340	-	29	1. Miss Glamourpuss 2. Turbo Mouse 3. Zipper In
6th of 7	8/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.99	64.8 km/h	10.5L	$61	0:17.25	0:17.25	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	5	1. Shot Of Magic 2. Audrey's Magic 3. Innovation
6th of 8	3/1/26	Gosford	515m	7	0:30.31	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$51	0:29.58	0:28.83	GR 5	$8,900	-	4	1. Morning Daylight 2. Ritza Kris 3. Rev It Suzie
6th of 7	30/12/25	Gosford	515m	5	0:30.35	61.1 km/h	10.3L	$51	0:29.62	0:29.62	GR 5	$3,110	-	4	1. Zipping Hilda 2. Wilbert 3. Hey Bubba Louie

Gundangara Boy (3) 3537x367x8
Trainer: Darren Northey (NSW)
Prize Money: $17,835
Win / Place: 8.06% / 43%

4 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: PEARL'S LEGACY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 5-8-14

Track

52: 4-7-14

Trk/Dst

32: 2-4-12

Distance

32: 2-4-12

Season

4: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

61: 5-8-14

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	8	6	14	8	6	6	7
1st	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	1
2nd	1	1	2	0	2	0	2	0
3rd	3	1	1	2	1	2	1	3

Comments

Was out of placings last time (18.89) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and three places from six starts. Looks one of the chances.

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	11/2/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.89	61.0 km/h	7.5L	$31	0:18.36	0:18.11	GR 5	$2,340	-	166	1. Surprise Charge 2. Shy Sheena 3. Curious Tears
166 Day Spell
7th of 7	29/8/25	Richmond	401m	8	0:24.70	58.4 km/h	27.0L	$101	0:22.81	0:22.81	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	9	1. Midnight Star 2. Zipping Clavell 3. Hendrix
6th of 8	20/8/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:19.01	60.6 km/h	12.0L	$34	0:18.17	0:18.17	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. My Friend Bec 2. Midnight Fury 3. Cheeky Sloy
3rd of 7	15/8/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.89	61.0 km/h	6.5L	$11	0:18.43	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,310	$325	65	1. Bullemor Banner 2. Wicked Raven 3. Gundangara Boy
65 Day Spell
7th of 7	11/6/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.55	61.3 km/h	5.0L	$16	0:23.20	0:22.59	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Lucifer's Dream 2. Calla Oreo 3. Dark As Dawn
3rd of 7	4/6/25	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.13	62.4 km/h	5.3L	$21	0:22.76	0:22.68	GR 5	$2,310	$325	14	1. Energy Wave 2. Calla Oreo 3. Gundangara Boy

Cold Hard Cash (4) 6555537577
Trainer: Craig Watts (Narre Warren North)
Prize Money: $22,305
Win / Place: 14% / 44%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: CHASE THE CASH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 9-9-9

Track

27: 3-4-5

Trk/Dst

21: 3-3-4

Distance

21: 3-3-4

Season

20: 1-4-1

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

57: 9-9-8

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 38 lengths behind Manila Ghost over 320m. Would be better placed in something easier.

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
7th of 7	2/1/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:20.71	55.6 km/h	38.0L	$51	0:18.04	0:18.04	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Manila Ghost 2. Fantastic Wilma 3. Jet's Digger
7th of 8	26/12/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:24.51	58.9 km/h	13.5L	$3.60	0:23.56	0:23.13	GR 5	$2,310	-	9	1. Tap Out Rusty 2. Heavy Bound 3. Rusty Cortez
5th of 8	17/12/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.49	61.5 km/h	7.3L	$6.00	0:22.98	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,310	-	8	1. All The Cash 2. Zipping Largo 3. Touch Of Venom
7th of 8	9/12/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.83	61.2 km/h	7.5L	$15	0:22.30	0:22.21	GR 5	$2,310	-	8	1. Ikigai 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Miss Mila
3rd of 6	1/12/25	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.42	61.3 km/h	1.0L	$1.60f	0:21.34	0:20.57	GR 5	$2,310	$325	10	1. Mystery Bay 2. Aston Aisling 3. Cold Hard Cash
5th of 8	21/11/25	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.99	60.0 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:23.40	0:22.64	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Smart Panama 2. Teapot Scandal 3. Rookie Red

Nirmada (5) 2332363878
Trainer: Bradley Richardson (Pitt Town)
Prize Money: $24,420
Win / Place: 16% / 51%

3 yo FWN/BDL B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: CHILL EASY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 10-9-12

Track

45: 6-8-11

Trk/Dst

30: 3-6-8

Distance

30: 3-6-8

Season

26: 1-5-7

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

59: 10-9-12

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 401m at this track. Likely to find this a bit tough.

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
8th of 8	22/2/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.62	61.1 km/h	15.0L	$67	0:22.57	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Release Point 2. Prince Tommy 3. Maximus Meridius
7th of 8	15/2/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.71	60.9 km/h	8.3L	$15	0:23.12	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	37	1. No More Trouble 2. Jamal Wick 3. Hello How Low
37 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	9/1/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.86	60.5 km/h	16.8L	$20	0:22.68	0:22.41	NG	$2,660	-	9	1. Queen Era 2. Good Odds Turbo 3. Loco Miss
3rd of 6	31/12/25	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.51	62.2 km/h	2.8L	$9.50	0:18.31	0:18.09	GR 3/4	$2,630	$375	3	1. Pearl Of Maui 2. Red Rock Rattler 3. Nirmada
6th of 8	28/12/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.46	61.5 km/h	9.8L	$4.20f	0:22.78	0:22.78	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	9	1. Go Go Spirit 2. Federal Havana 3. Lydia Wave
3rd of 6	19/12/25	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.07	62.6 km/h	5.3L	$9.00	0:22.69	0:22.61	GR 4/5	$2,490	$365	9	1. On A Dime 2. Santino Kade 3. Nirmada

Big Iron (6) 2162127565
Trainer: Darrin Ferguson (NSW)
Prize Money: $9,755
Win / Place: 29% / 64%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: RARE TALENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-5-1

Track

15: 5-5-1

Trk/Dst

10: 3-4-0

Distance

10: 3-4-0

Season

17: 5-5-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

15: 5-5-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on February 22 over 401m at this track behind Release Point beaten 7 lengths (23.07). Has run blistering time here with a 22.64 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.

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
5th of 8	22/2/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.07	62.6 km/h	7.0L	$10	0:22.57	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Release Point 2. Prince Tommy 3. Maximus Meridius
6th of 8	14/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.21	62.0 km/h	7.5L	$16	0:29.69	0:29.24	GR 5	$9,650	-	9	1. Entertainer 2. Mr. Nicko 3. Eureka Mac
5th of 5	5/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.82	60.7 km/h	7.5L	$8.50	0:30.29	0:29.45	GR 5	$5,840	-	15	1. Good Odds Rocky 2. Sir Tick 3. Rugged Ethics
7th of 8	21/1/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.63	61.1 km/h	17.0L	$7.50	0:22.44	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	3	1. Ascend Fern 2. It's Noon 3. Zipping Zeppelin
2nd of 8	18/1/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.19	62.3 km/h	1.8L	$2.70	0:23.06	0:22.68	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	11	1. Spring Mirage 2. Big Iron 3. Slick Tease
1st of 8	7/1/26	Richmond	401m	1	0:22.74	63.5 km/h	1.3L	$2.60	0:22.74	0:22.66	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	14	1. Big Iron 2. James Alarm 3. Zipping Largo

Calla Rusty (2) 51755778x6
Trainer: Sam Simonetta (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $13,980
Win / Place: 12% / 31%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: MEMORIES ONE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 7-3-8

Track

39: 7-0-5

Trk/Dst

14: 2-0-1

Distance

14: 2-0-1

Season

12: 2-0-0

Country

58: 7-3-8

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	8	9	10	4	9	3	3
1st	1	0	0	2	1	1	1	1
2nd	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	2	1	2	0	0

Comments

Returned to racing last start with a poor run finished 6th on February 19 over 324m at Richmond Straight behind Smooch beaten 8 lengths (18.02) in a Grade 3/4. Likely to find this too tough.

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
6th of 7	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.02	64.7 km/h	8.3L	$151	0:17.43	0:17.43	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	126	1. Smooch 2. Just A Monarch 3. Despicable Kyro
126 Day Spell
8th of 8	16/10/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:20.13	57.2 km/h	23.8L	$31	0:18.46	0:18.12	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	11	1. Bullemor Banner 2. Knight's Castle 3. Loco Express, Shy Sheena
7th of 8	5/10/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.43	61.6 km/h	11.5L	$34	0:22.62	0:22.62	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	4	1. Maybe Next Week 2. Jan's Memory 3. Midnight Star
7th of 8	1/10/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.84	61.1 km/h	11.5L	$31	0:18.03	0:18.00	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	5	1. Stephen Witherap 2. Luai Banner 3. Cheeky Sloy
5th of 7	26/9/25	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.47	61.5 km/h	6.5L	$23	0:23.00	0:22.39	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	9	1. Minter Shine 2. Calla Oreo 3. Flying For Aaron
5th of 6	17/9/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.53	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$51	0:18.17	0:18.11	NG	$2,630	-	3	1. Screaming Violet 2. Swan's Spirit 3. Crimson Dynamo

Live And Free (8) 3322554x68
Trainer: Darren Northey (Lithgow)
Prize Money: $4,845
Win / Place: 8.70% / 30%

3 yo Black B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA

Dam: SHAKIRA SHACOBY

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 2-3-2

Track

20: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

11: 2-0-1

Distance

11: 2-0-1

Season

3: 0-0-0

Country

23: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 7 length eighth over 401m at this track. Not doing enough to be considered.

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
8th of 8	18/2/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.72	60.9 km/h	7.8L	$23	0:23.18	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. Tap Out Rusty 2. Zipping Ashwin 3. Darcy Mac
6th of 8	15/2/26	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.62	61.1 km/h	12.8L	$41	0:22.73	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	175	1. Prince Tommy 2. Melania Banner 3. Go Forward Meg
175 Day Spell
4th of 8	24/8/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.79	61.3 km/h	7.8L	$8.50	0:18.25	0:18.07	GR 5	$2,310	$75	60	1. Spring Queue 2. Tiny Sniffy 3. Humble Smiles
60 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	25/6/25	Richmond	520m	3	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	5.8L	$9.00	0:30.00	0:29.97	GR 5	$3,110	-	14	1. Zipping Cluedo 2. Zipping Garner 3. More Shots
5th of 6	11/6/25	Richmond	520m	8	0:30.54	61.3 km/h	7.8L	$5.50	0:29.99	0:29.99	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Zipping Mooney 2. Brax Keeping 3. Gypsy Parade
2nd of 8	4/6/25	Richmond	520m	8	0:30.07	62.3 km/h	5.0L	$19	0:29.72	0:29.72	GR 5	$3,110	$635	52	1. Shaq Keeping 2. Live And Free 3. Boxcar Molly
52 Day Freshen-Up

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