Richmond Race 8

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Prize Money: $2,335

DASHING FOR GOLD (3) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won three times from four starts. Recorded a 6 length win (22.73) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Looks suited here and rates on top. MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (2) goes very well this course and distance starting 11 times for four wins and six minors. In the money last time at this track (22.96) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Looks a key chance on best figures. INFRARED VIOLET (1) produced a modest effort most recently when sixth at this track over 520m behind Gudrid (30.24) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. The form out of last race has been strong. Key player if finds best. TOMMY'S DAWN (8) is in the mix following a brief let-up.

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

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Infrared Violet (1) 7215443536
Trainer: Mitchell Dickson (WILBERFORCE)
Prize Money: $7,425
Win / Place: 16% / 33%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MILEY NISMO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 4-1-3

Track

11: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-1

Distance

7: 0-1-1

Season

22: 4-1-2

Country

24: 4-1-3

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (30.24) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length sixth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two places from three starts. Has ability and should feature.

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	15/4/26	Richmond	520m	8	0:30.24	61.9 km/h	7.0L	$81	0:29.74	0:29.63	GR 5	$3,140	-	8	1. Gudrid 2. Spring Witness 3. Deep Space
3rd of 7	7/4/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.46	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$12	0:22.15	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Federal Senor 2. Pontella 3. Infrared Violet
5th of 8	31/3/26	Gosford	388m	5	0:22.55	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$23	0:22.25	0:22.25	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Pitman Go Well 2. Ultimate Sin 3. Ruby Juan
3rd of 6	25/3/26	Richmond	401m	1	0:22.98	62.8 km/h	3.8L	$14	0:22.72	0:22.55	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	12	1. Layla's Lilly 2. Supreme Lady 3. Infrared Violet
4th of 8	13/3/26	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.28	62.0 km/h	2.5L	$6.50	0:23.09	0:22.80	GR 5	$2,340	$75	8	1. Shady Coyote 2. Soul Panoramic 3. Bobby Junior
4th of 7	5/3/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.68	61.6 km/h	4.8L	$5.50	0:22.35	0:22.13	GR 5	$2,340	$75	16	1. Kilcoy Castle 2. Ultimate Sin 3. Imogene Pass

Maximus Meridius (2) 1857315233
Trainer: Darrin Ferguson (CASTLEREAGH)
Prize Money: $9,600
Win / Place: 25% / 55%

2 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: RARE TALENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-3-3

Track

18: 5-3-3

Trk/Dst

11: 4-3-3

Distance

11: 4-3-3

Season

20: 5-3-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

18: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (22.96) when third at this track in a Grade 4/5. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looks well placed and should feature.

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	12/4/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:22.96	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$3.40	0:22.66	0:22.66	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	4	1. Zipping Marquez 2. Sammy My Boy 3. Maximus Meridius
3rd of 8	8/4/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.17	62.3 km/h	7.0L	$5.00	0:22.67	0:22.67	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	7	1. Brett Keeping 2. Sammy My Boy 3. Maximus Meridius, Rusty Cortez
2nd of 8	1/4/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.00	62.8 km/h	3.8L	$3.40	0:22.73	0:22.73	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	5	1. Supreme Lady 2. Maximus Meridius 3. Out Pace
5th of 8	27/3/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.49	62.3 km/h	4.3L	$4.60	0:18.19	0:18.16	GR 5	$3,920	-	7	1. Good Odds Comet 2. Ultimate Sin 3. Sydneysider
1st of 7	20/3/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.24	63.2 km/h	3.3L	$1.60	0:18.24	0:18.07	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	26	1. Maximus Meridius 2. Madam Zelda 3. Isabella Kade
3rd of 8	22/2/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:22.92	63.0 km/h	5.0L	$6.50	0:22.57	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	$325	8	1. Release Point 2. Prince Tommy 3. Maximus Meridius

Dashing For Gold (3) 1151
Trainer: Nicole Wallace (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $4,200
Win / Place: 75% / 75%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

1 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: OUR AMELIA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 3-0-0

Track

4: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 3-0-0

Distance

4: 3-0-0

Season

4: 3-0-0

Country

4: 3-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance leading throughout to score by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a handy 22.73 over the 401m journey. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest 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
1st of 8	19/4/26	Richmond	401m	6	0:22.73	63.5 km/h	5.8L	$2.90	0:22.73	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Dashing For Gold 2. Smart Aussie 3. Articulate
5th of 8	10/4/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.48	61.5 km/h	10.0L	$3.10	0:22.77	0:22.68	GR 5	$2,340	-	12	1. Shake Not Stir 2. No Shame 3. Go Forward Meg
1st of 8	29/3/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:22.76	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$2.20	0:22.76	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Dashing For Gold 2. Go Forward Meg 3. Tex Gunn
1st of 8	20/3/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:22.83	63.2 km/h	5.8L	$6.00	0:22.83	0:22.83	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	-	1. Dashing For Gold 2. Well Read 3. Hope For Molly

Wow It's Me (4) 3581566177
Trainer: Sarah Hopkins (LITTLETON)
Prize Money: $23,449
Win / Place: 13% / 45%

3 yo WH/BLU/BDL B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: BELLA RULES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 9-9-13

Track

37: 7-6-7

Trk/Dst

15: 2-3-4

Distance

15: 2-3-4

Season

14: 2-3-1

Metro

16: 0-1-4

Country

52: 9-8-9

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	4	13	14	4	6	12	7
1st	2	0	2	1	1	1	1	1
2nd	2	2	1	2	1	0	0	1
3rd	2	1	4	3	1	0	1	1

Comments

Has finished seventh at her last couple of starts, most recently at The Gardens over 272m. Others preferred on this occasion.

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 7	17/4/26	The Gardens	272m	3	0:16.16	60.6 km/h	3.5L	$34	0:15.92	0:15.92	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	16	1. Young Energy 2. Diva's Delight 3. Beltone Boy
7th of 8	1/4/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.61	61.1 km/h	12.5L	$27	0:22.73	0:22.73	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	20	1. Supreme Lady 2. Maximus Meridius 3. Out Pace
1st of 8	12/3/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.27	61.9 km/h	0.3L	$6.00	0:23.27	0:22.61	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	8	1. Wow It's Me 2. Nakita Moira 3. Cobblestone Road
6th of 8	4/3/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.66	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$20	0:18.35	0:18.07	GR 5	$2,340	-	33	1. Silent Minute 2. Fantasia Queen 3. Silvertree Pop
33 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	30/1/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.55	62.1 km/h	9.8L	$46	0:17.87	0:17.87	NG	$2,660	-	9	1. Maura Figgis 2. Stephen Witherap 3. Federal Notice
5th of 5	21/1/26	Bulli	340m	5	0:19.66	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$13	0:19.03	0:19.03	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	12	1. Shrewd Ethics 2. Scott Wednesday 3. Lady Luella

Mister Anatoly (5) 2267752115
Trainer: Deanne Tull (WILBERFORCE)
Prize Money: $5,655
Win / Place: 21% / 42%

1 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ARMATREE STORM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-3-0

Track

14: 3-3-0

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-0

Distance

10: 2-2-0

Season

14: 3-3-0

Country

14: 3-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 401m in 23.02. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 401m at this track at Grade 5 level. Solid claims this line-up.

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	19/4/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.19	62.3 km/h	6.5L	$3.60	0:22.73	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	-	2	1. Dashing For Gold 2. Smart Aussie 3. Articulate
1st of 7	17/4/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:23.02	62.7 km/h	1.8L	$2.60	0:23.02	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Mister Anatoly 2. Hendrix 3. Well Read
1st of 8	12/4/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:22.87	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$3.00	0:22.87	0:22.66	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Mister Anatoly 2. Articulate 3. Mia's Impact
2nd of 8	8/4/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.27	62.0 km/h	5.0L	$6.50	0:22.92	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$435	10	1. Ray's Beauty 2. Mister Anatoly 3. By The Book
5th of 8	29/3/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.22	62.2 km/h	9.0L	$12	0:22.59	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	2	1. Blue Franky 2. Go Forward Kenny 3. Nara's Party
7th of 8	27/3/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.84	60.6 km/h	9.8L	$3.10	0:23.16	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Tap Out Rusty 2. Rupee Joe 3. Soul Panoramic

Glimmer Girl (6) 6411366221
Trainer: Darrin Ferguson (CASTLEREAGH)
Prize Money: $7,690
Win / Place: 8.11% / 37%

2 yo WH/FWN B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: RARE TALENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 3-5-6

Track

33: 3-5-6

Trk/Dst

10: 1-0-1

Distance

10: 1-0-1

Season

37: 3-5-6

Country

37: 3-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 2.25 lengths over 401m at this track in a handy (22.99), beating You Two. Will find this a bit tougher, in winning form but this a tough assignment.

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	17/4/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:22.99	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$2.30	0:22.99	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Glimmer Girl 2. You Two 3. Zipping Zeyatta
2nd of 8	12/4/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.52	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:18.46	0:18.05	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Lizzy Bonkers 2. Glimmer Girl 3. Major Johnson
2nd of 8	8/4/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.68	61.7 km/h	0.1L	$11	0:18.67	0:17.92	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Dire 2. Glimmer Girl 3. True Request
6th of 8	1/4/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.83	60.6 km/h	15.5L	$21	0:22.75	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Frankly 2. Well Kept Secret 3. Cash Worth
6th of 7	27/3/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:24.03	60.1 km/h	16.5L	$8.00	0:22.87	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Nirmada 2. Global Tracker 3. Cold Hard Cash
3rd of 7	20/3/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.69	61.6 km/h	4.8L	$21	0:18.36	0:18.07	GR 5	$2,340	$325	9	1. Ultimate Sin 2. Montana Banner 3. Glimmer Girl

Tommy's Dawn (8) 5135311636
Trainer: Keith Pedrana (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $12,720
Win / Place: 19% / 45%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: DAWN MINI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 6-2-6

Track

25: 5-2-4

Trk/Dst

24: 5-2-4

Distance

24: 5-2-4

Season

31: 6-2-6

Country

31: 6-2-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Grade 4/5 on March 20 over 401m at this track behind Tumby Bay beaten 10 lengths (23.64). Placed two back at this track. Capable of taking this out.

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	20/3/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:23.64	61.1 km/h	10.8L	$2.40	0:22.88	0:22.83	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Tumby Bay 2. Super Sequin 3. Shady Coyote
3rd of 8	13/3/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.51	61.4 km/h	10.0L	$10	0:22.80	0:22.80	GR 5	$3,840	$325	3	1. Our Inspiration 2. Creeping Tiger 3. Tommy's Dawn
6th of 8	10/3/26	Gosford	388m	5	0:23.01	60.7 km/h	10.5L	$5.00	0:22.26	0:21.94	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Reborn Spark 2. Laurie's Ferrari 3. Tarawi Queenie
1st of 7	6/3/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:22.69	63.6 km/h	7.3L	$2.70	0:22.69	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Tommy's Dawn 2. Terrell Banner 3. Jamal Wick
1st of 8	27/2/26	Richmond	401m	6	0:22.94	62.9 km/h	0.5L	$7.00	0:22.94	0:22.94	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	3	1. Tommy's Dawn 2. Hendrix 3. Rosacky Rayo
3rd of 7	24/2/26	Bulli	400m	7	0:22.55	63.9 km/h	1.5L	$15	0:22.44	0:22.34	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	9	1. Lord Eddie 2. Magic Linkin 3. Tommy's Dawn

Lailai Marama (7) 54737676x6
Trainer: Ashley Kilpatrick (MACQUARIE FIELDS)
Prize Money: $6,290
Win / Place: 6.67% / 23%

3 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: AGNETHA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 2-4-1

Track

8: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

17: 1-1-1

Country

30: 2-4-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Returned to racing last start with a poor run finished 6th over 472m at Bulli beaten 8 lengths (26.90) behind Unplug Ben in a Mix on April 21. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.

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	21/4/26	Bulli	472m	4	0:26.90	63.2 km/h	8.8L	$51	0:26.29	0:26.29	MX	$3,140	-	102	1. Unplug Ben 2. Fantasia Shine 3. Gate Two Sloy
102 Day Spell
6th of 6	9/1/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.62	61.1 km/h	8.8L	$71	0:23.00	0:22.41	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Reborn Spark 2. First On Base 3. Tough One
7th of 8	26/12/25	Gosford	515m	7	0:30.49	60.8 km/h	11.3L	$51	0:29.70	0:29.21	MX	$3,110	-	38	1. Zipping Daytona 2. Lochinvar Thor 3. Smart Minx
38 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	18/11/25	Bulli	472m	7	0:27.94	60.8 km/h	14.8L	$6.50	0:26.90	0:26.90	MX	$3,110	-	7	1. Just Braxton 2. Changretta 3. Long Island Blue
7th of 8	11/11/25	Gosford	515m	6	0:30.69	60.4 km/h	17.8L	$31	0:29.45	0:29.45	GR 5	$3,110	-	14	1. Beautiful Magpie 2. Cessnock Curtain 3. Jamal Wick
3rd of 6	28/10/25	Gosford	515m	1	0:30.25	61.3 km/h	2.5L	$8.50	0:30.07	0:29.59	GR 5	$3,110	$425	14	1. Jamal Wick 2. Bees Hive 3. Lailai Marama

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