Richmond Straight Race 4

Ontrack Insder

Prize Money: $2,335

BAD BLUE JAY (2) turned in a plain performance last time when sixth at this track over 324m behind Noir (18.04) in a Grade 5. Scored at his previous run. Key runner on his best form. MODELING (8) was resuming when finishing sixth at this track in a Grade 5 (18.22). Will be much improved. Has ability and is one of the better chances. SORENTO TO EXCEL (3) is worth forgiving last start after finishing seventh (20.56) in a Grade 5 at Bulli over 340m. The form from his last run stacks up well. Should be thereabouts. HARD YARDS (1) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.

Distance: 324m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Hard Yards (1) 6533721577
Trainer: Jake Forbes (CESSNOCK)
Prize Money: $2,340
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: COLD TWIST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-1-2

Track

10: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-2

Distance

10: 1-1-2

Season

10: 1-1-2

Country

10: 1-1-2

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Karoline Banner over 324m. Not far away last start. Right in the mix 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
7th of 8	26/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.13	64.3 km/h	7.3L	$126	0:17.62	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Karoline Banner 2. Keaon Banner 3. Kiwi Golfer
7th of 8	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.31	63.7 km/h	6.8L	$91	0:17.83	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	-	28	1. Jungle Gym 2. Redemptionist 3. Keaon Banner
5th of 8	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:18.23	64.0 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:17.99	0:17.43	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Twisted Toe 2. Mighty Legend 3. Sanctimonious
1st of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.16	64.2 km/h	0.5L	$9.50	0:18.16	0:17.66	MDN	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Hard Yards 2. Twisted Toe 3. Ferocious Wave
2nd of 5	5/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.16	64.2 km/h	1.0L	$7.50	0:18.08	0:17.84	MDN	$1,870	$340	14	1. Ferocious Wave 2. Hard Yards 3. Freya Rico
7th of 8	22/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.65	62.5 km/h	8.8L	$26	0:18.03	0:17.50	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Keaon Banner 2. Memories We Made 3. Sam's Vendetta

Bad Blue Jay (2) 3316
Trainer: James Goddard (KUNDLE KUNDLE)
Prize Money: $1,775
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)

Dam: SWEET ARI (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-2

Track

4: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-2

Distance

4: 1-0-2

Season

4: 1-0-2

Country

4: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (18.04) when sixth over 324m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Has ability and should feature.

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
6th of 7	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:18.04	64.7 km/h	6.3L	$35	0:17.59	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Noir 2. Kilcoy Tiger 3. Clock It
1st of 8	2/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:17.87	65.3 km/h	1.0L	$5.50	0:17.87	0:17.36	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	7	1. Bad Blue Jay 2. Swift Wind 3. Addison Banner
3rd of 8	26/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:17.97	64.9 km/h	0.8L	$23	0:17.93	0:17.44	MDN	$2,340	$325	7	1. Bad Boy Banjo 2. Anjo Statue 3. Bad Blue Jay
3rd of 6	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.24	63.9 km/h	6.5L	$9.50	0:17.77	0:17.44	MDN	$1,870	$250	-	1. Black Kermaro 2. Bad Boy Jay 3. Bad Blue Jay

Sorento To Excel (3) 713387
Trainer: Allen Williams (WINDSOR)
Prize Money: $1,850
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: VOLT TO EXCEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 1-0-2

Track

3: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-2

Distance

3: 1-0-2

Season

6: 1-0-2

Country

6: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (20.56) when seventh over 340m at Bulli in a Grade 5. Starts from box 3 for the first time here. Can hit the frame with the right run.

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
7th of 8	3/3/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:20.56	59.5 km/h	16.0L	$9.50	0:19.44	0:19.19	GR 5	$2,340	-	13	1. King Zeal 2. Twisted Toe 3. Westburn Harada
8th of 8	18/2/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.94	60.8 km/h	11.5L	$7.50	0:18.13	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	34	1. Domineering 2. Rosacky Sky 3. Paw Ricochet
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	15/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.75	65.7 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:17.67	0:17.18	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Don't Brew It 2. Gudrid 3. Sorento To Excel
3rd of 8	8/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.93	65.1 km/h	1.8L	$7.00	0:17.80	0:17.25	MDN	$2,340	$325	7	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Faith In Caeden 3. Sorento To Excel
1st of 7	1/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.11	64.4 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:18.11	0:17.32	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	20	1. Sorento To Excel 2. Uno Bruno 3. Worth A Shot
7th of 7	12/12/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:19.92	57.8 km/h	20.0L	$2.50f	0:18.52	0:18.18	MDN	$1,790	-	-	1. Cedar Ronnie 2. Rupee Joe 3. Royal Member

Honker (4) 5655517778
Trainer: James Porter (GRETA)
Prize Money: $1,275
Win / Place: 6.67% / 6.67%

3 yo DK BDL D

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: BOWLS AND HOLES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-0-0

Track

15: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

15: 1-0-0

Distance

15: 1-0-0

Season

13: 1-0-0

Country

15: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has struggled to find form of late. Last raced when eighth over 324m at this track a week ago. Looks tested in this company.

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	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:18.41	63.4 km/h	10.3L	$81	0:17.69	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	21	1. Despicable Pedro 2. Magic Leo 3. Really Savage
7th of 8	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.46	63.2 km/h	11.8L	$101	0:17.64	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	-	28	1. Really Savage 2. Chief Chevy 3. Kiwi Golfer
7th of 8	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.51	63.0 km/h	7.5L	$14	0:17.99	0:17.43	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Twisted Toe 2. Mighty Legend 3. Sanctimonious
7th of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.30	63.7 km/h	5.3L	$151	0:17.94	0:17.66	MDN	$2,340	-	7	1. Kiwi Golfer 2. Dropping Bombs 3. Hard Sniff Style
1st of 6	5/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:18.14	64.3 km/h	1.5L	$41	0:18.14	0:17.84	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	7	1. Honker 2. Hard Sniff Style 3. Sam's Vendetta
5th of 8	29/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.42	63.3 km/h	7.8L	$46	0:17.88	0:17.45	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Lester Banner 2. Twisted Toe 3. Supreme Twist

Keaon Banner (5) 8x15853237
Trainer: Barry Gibbons (CRANEBROOK)
Prize Money: $2,975
Win / Place: 6.25% / 37%

3 yo Black D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: CHRISSIE BANNER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 1-2-3

Track

16: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

16: 1-2-3

Distance

16: 1-2-3

Season

14: 1-2-3

Country

16: 1-2-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Finished seventh (18.34) last start at this track. Prior to that had recorded three minor placings in a row. Tricky draw to overcome and needs to bounce back.

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	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.34	63.6 km/h	9.3L	$21	0:17.69	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Despicable Pedro 2. Magic Leo 3. Really Savage
3rd of 8	2/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.99	64.8 km/h	5.8L	$3.70	0:17.59	0:17.36	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Douglas 2. Striking Magic 3. Keaon Banner
2nd of 8	26/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.88	65.2 km/h	3.8L	$8.50	0:17.62	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Karoline Banner 2. Keaon Banner 3. Kiwi Golfer
3rd of 8	19/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.98	64.9 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:17.83	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	$325	28	1. Jungle Gym 2. Redemptionist 3. Keaon Banner
5th of 8	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.93	65.1 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:17.79	0:17.43	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Fire Pit 2. Faith In Caeden 3. Redemptionist
8th of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:18.50	63.0 km/h	9.3L	$9.00	0:17.84	0:17.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Zipping Kepil 2. Redemptionist 3. Zipping Monroe

Chinese Checkers (6) 8847537486
Trainer: James Porter (GRETA)
Prize Money: $3,950
Win / Place: 4.17% / 33%

3 yo Black/WH D

Sire: KEYBOW (AUS)

Dam: LIL BIT LONGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 1-4-3

Track

24: 1-4-3

Trk/Dst

24: 1-4-3

Distance

24: 1-4-3

Season

18: 0-2-2

Country

24: 1-4-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

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	1	3	5	5	4	3	1	2
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (17.99) when sixth over 324m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Tough line-up and may struggle.

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 8	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:17.99	64.8 km/h	4.8L	$67	0:17.66	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Bad Boy Banjo 2. Winged Rupee 3. Houdini Escape
8th of 8	26/3/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.19	64.1 km/h	8.3L	$91	0:17.62	0:17.44	GR 5	$2,340	-	35	1. Karoline Banner 2. Keaon Banner 3. Kiwi Golfer
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	19/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.20	64.1 km/h	3.0L	$6.00	0:17.99	0:17.43	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Twisted Toe 2. Mighty Legend 3. Sanctimonious
7th of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.42	63.3 km/h	8.3L	$35	0:17.84	0:17.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Zipping Kepil 2. Redemptionist 3. Zipping Monroe
3rd of 6	29/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.17	64.2 km/h	3.3L	$9.50	0:17.94	0:17.45	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Valteri Boy 2. Boom Boom Buddy 3. Chinese Checkers
5th of 7	22/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:18.40	63.4 km/h	1.3L	$5.50	0:18.31	0:17.50	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Cape Canaveral 2. Despicable Cleo 3. Boom Boom Buddy

War Stories (7) 6537783558
Trainer: James Porter (GRETA)
Prize Money: $4,490
Win / Place: 2.27% / 22%

3 yo B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: BOWLS AND HOLES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 1-3-6

Track

13: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

13: 0-1-3

Distance

13: 0-1-3

Season

30: 0-1-4

Country

44: 1-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

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	6	6	10	4	7	2	5	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	2	0	1	0	2	0

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 324m at this track. Needs to find a bit more.

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	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.19	64.1 km/h	10.5L	$91	0:17.44	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Audrey's Magic 2. Karoline Banner 3. Lakota Courtney
5th of 8	2/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.31	63.7 km/h	3.0L	$17	0:18.09	0:17.36	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Sanctimonious 2. Dire 3. Tilly's On Top
5th of 8	24/3/26	Gosford	388m	3	0:23.05	60.6 km/h	9.0L	$46	0:22.42	0:21.83	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Invisible Man 2. Jeanna 3. Bargain Betty
3rd of 8	17/3/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:23.06	60.6 km/h	5.3L	$11	0:22.69	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,340	$325	12	1. Pineapple Frida 2. Tilly Tippett 3. War Stories
8th of 8	5/3/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:23.33	59.9 km/h	14.0L	$11	0:22.34	0:22.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. In The Queue 2. Hectic Blue 3. Invisible Man
7th of 8	24/2/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:23.64	59.1 km/h	18.8L	$41	0:22.32	0:22.14	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Chief Enforcer 2. Jeanna 3. Digger's Girl

Modeling (8) 186
Trainer: Michael Appleby (AUSTRAL)
Prize Money: $1,200
Win / Place: 33% / 33%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: OPAL MODEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

Country

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on April 9 over 324m at this track behind Despicable Pedro beaten 7 lengths (18.22). Has the ability to take this out.

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 8	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.22	64.0 km/h	7.5L	$16	0:17.69	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	56	1. Despicable Pedro 2. Magic Leo 3. Really Savage
56 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:18.40	63.4 km/h	6.5L	$3.30	0:17.94	0:17.66	MDN	$2,340	-	7	1. Kiwi Golfer 2. Dropping Bombs 3. Hard Sniff Style
1st of 7	5/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:17.84	65.4 km/h	0.8L	$12	0:17.84	0:17.84	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	-	1. Modeling 2. Go Forward Tiger 3. Shake Not Stir

Son Of Harada (9) 88x1284686
Trainer: Edward Want (EAST MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $7,270
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

3 yo Black D

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: KEONA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 4-2-2

Track

10: 3-2-0

Trk/Dst

10: 3-2-0

Distance

10: 3-2-0

Season

9: 1-1-0

Country

18: 4-2-2

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on April 9 over 324m at this track behind Black Kermaro beaten 6 lengths (17.88). Has run slick time here with a 17.64 PB at the distance. Go close.

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 8	9/4/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:17.88	65.2 km/h	6.5L	$21	0:17.41	0:17.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	56	1. Black Kermaro 2. Nan Said No 3. Spencer Banner
56 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	12/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.68	62.4 km/h	12.3L	$23	0:17.83	0:17.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	31	1. Tornado Chevy 2. Zipper Control 3. Lakota Courtney
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	12/1/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.45	61.4 km/h	16.8L	$2.80	0:22.28	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,340	-	25	1. Drink Twisties 2. Grand Wylde 3. Federal Felix
4th of 7	18/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.66	66.0 km/h	4.3L	$9.00	0:17.36	0:17.28	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Zipper Control 2. Despicable Nitro 3. Jungle Gym
8th of 8	11/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.13	64.3 km/h	4.8L	$21	0:17.79	0:17.49	GR 5	$2,890	-	7	1. Hear Me Roar 2. Levi Design 3. Terrell Banner
2nd of 8	4/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.69	65.9 km/h	2.8L	$2.50	0:17.49	0:17.36	GR 5	$2,310	$435	21	1. Hear Me Roar 2. Son Of Harada 3. Jilliby Scotty

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