Maitland Race 8

Hunter Concrete Group

Prize Money: $2,335

ZIPPER STRIDE (1) placed last time (25.26) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 0.8 lengths. Appeals as a leading chance in this. CESSNOCK CURTAIN (2) missed the frame last time at Gosford but was in the finish the start prior when fourth (29.86) and goes well this course. Can find the frame this time. KICKER ZOOM (8) filled the minor money two on end before breaking through for a deserved win last time, scoring at The Gardens over 400m (22.88). Comes through a solid form race last start. One of main contenders.

Distance: 400m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Zipper Stride (1) 1121612133
Trainer: Natina Howard (KEINBAH)
Prize Money: $11,890
Win / Place: 50% / 91%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: JUNGLE DEUCE (AUS)

Dam: ZAKUSKA ZIPPER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 6-3-2

Track

11: 6-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 4-3-0

Distance

8: 4-3-0

Season

4: 1-1-2

Country

12: 6-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 0.8 lengths third (25.26) over 450m at this track and making it two placings on end. Rates highly and looks tough 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
3rd of 6	24/8/26	Maitland	450m	7	0:25.26	64.1 km/h	0.8L	$1.10	0:25.20	0:25.20	GR 4/5	$3,420	$490	7	1. Mustang Ethics 2. Hello Aerial 3. Zipper Stride
3rd of 6	17/8/26	Maitland	450m	8	0:25.32	64.0 km/h	1.0L	$1.40	0:25.24	0:25.24	GR 5	$3,240	$450	7	1. Jock From Ibrox 2. Mia Zipper 3. Zipper Stride
1st of 6	10/8/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.31	64.5 km/h	6.5L	$1.20	0:22.31	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Zipper Stride 2. Tropical Ethics 3. Hello Aerial
2nd of 5	3/8/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.29	64.6 km/h	0.8L	$1.30	0:22.23	0:22.22	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	7	1. Despicable Kyro 2. Zipper Stride 3. Bombay
1st of 8	27/7/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.41	64.3 km/h	1.8L	$1.50	0:22.41	0:22.39	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	6	1. Zipper Stride 2. Monsoon Ethics 3. Starry Ethics
6th of 7	21/7/26	Bulli	400m	4	0:22.69	63.5 km/h	4.0L	$2.50	0:22.41	0:22.00	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Optimizing 2. Danny Snitch 3. In The Ghetto

Cessnock Curtain (2) 7233742524
Trainer: Luke Sweeney (CESSNOCK)
Prize Money: $29,035
Win / Place: 22% / 55%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: CHILL EASY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 10-8-7

Track

12: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-1

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Season

5: 0-2-0

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Country

42: 10-8-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	6	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (29.92) when fourth over 515m at Gosford in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Expected to 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
4th of 8	8/9/26	Gosford	515m	1	0:29.92	62.0 km/h	6.3L	$5.00	0:29.47	0:29.35	GR 5	$3,240	$100	10	1. Kalimera 2. Pay Me 3. Natisa's Secret
2nd of 8	29/8/26	The Gardens	515m	1	0:29.86	62.1 km/h	3.8L	$2.70	0:29.59	0:29.59	GR 5	$3,240	$660	4	1. Hi Lo Rain 2. Cessnock Curtain 3. Closing Model
5th of 7	25/8/26	Gosford	515m	4	0:29.81	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$21	0:29.45	0:29.31	GR 4/5	$3,420	-	4	1. Hey Mac 2. Natisa's Secret 3. Rugged Ethics
2nd of 8	21/8/26	The Gardens	515m	5	0:30.09	61.6 km/h	2.5L	$5.50	0:29.91	0:29.91	GR 4/5	$3,420	$700	6	1. Here We Go 2. Cessnock Curtain 3. Reborn Scarlett
4th of 8	15/8/26	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.17	61.5 km/h	7.8L	$10	0:29.63	0:29.63	GR 4/5	$3,420	$100	52	1. Modest Man 2. Real Bonnie 3. Zipping Aladdin
52 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	24/6/26	Taree Super Track	525m	3	0:30.95	61.1 km/h	8.3L	$9.00	0:30.38	0:30.32	NG	$12,080	-	7	1. Past Tense 2. Pirate Riot 3. Oxley Flyer

Major Forte (3) 5486436435
Trainer: Simon Gafa (JILLIBY)
Prize Money: $8,335
Win / Place: 16% / 45%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: CRAIGIE DELEGATE (AUS)

Dam: DUBROVNIK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 4-1-6

Track

8: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-1-2

Distance

12: 3-1-2

Season

5: 0-0-2

Country

24: 4-1-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Last start finished fifth in a Grade 5 on September 8 over 388m at Gosford behind Not Again, beaten 8 lengths (22.60). Happy to risk in this.

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 8	8/9/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.60	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$16	0:22.02	0:21.93	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Not Again 2. Princess Ada 3. Lightning Lotte
3rd of 8	1/9/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.52	62.0 km/h	4.8L	$3.60	0:22.19	0:21.86	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Whisky Bent 2. Hooked On Joy 3. Major Forte
4th of 8	25/8/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.58	61.9 km/h	8.0L	$19	0:22.02	0:22.01	GR 5	$2,340	$75	17	1. Hands On Tina 2. Dashing For Gold 3. Fascinate Josie
6th of 8	8/8/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.72	60.7 km/h	11.5L	$12	0:22.92	0:22.77	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Duran Queen 2. Minecraft Fusion 3. Miss Elphaba
3rd of 6	3/8/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$1.60	0:22.84	0:22.22	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Melting Moments 2. My Cape Escape 3. Major Forte
4th of 7	27/7/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:23.12	62.3 km/h	7.0L	$2.70	0:22.63	0:22.39	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Hello Aerial 2. Smart Minx 3. Special Style

Not Clifford (4) 6314x34151
Trainer: Anne Foley (SOUTH MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $16,515
Win / Place: 10% / 44%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CANYA LILLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 6-7-12

Track

40: 5-7-8

Trk/Dst

28: 4-6-5

Distance

28: 4-6-5

Season

5: 2-0-1

Country

56: 6-7-12

1st Up

5: 0-0-2

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

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

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

Comments

Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by half a length at this track over 400m (22.70) beating Backyard Friends in Grade 5 on September 7. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.

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
1st of 6	7/9/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	0.5L	$6.50	0:22.70	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Not Clifford 2. Backyard Friends 3. Nan Said No
5th of 7	31/8/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.05	62.5 km/h	9.3L	$9.50	0:22.40	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Bombay 2. Poker Nismo 3. Prince Vinnie
1st of 8	24/8/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.55	63.9 km/h	0.5L	$12	0:22.55	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Not Clifford 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Despicable Pedro
4th of 6	20/8/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.82	65.5 km/h	1.8L	$15	0:17.69	0:17.43	GR 4	$2,520	$75	7	1. Tarawi Pringle 2. Audrey's Magic 3. Miraculous Tommy
3rd of 8	13/8/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:17.75	65.7 km/h	2.8L	$61	0:17.55	0:17.46	GR 4	$2,520	$365	73	1. Zipping Saigo 2. Miraculous Tommy 3. Not Clifford
73 Day Spell
4th of 7	1/6/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.60	63.7 km/h	6.5L	$31	0:22.13	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Layton Magic 2. Bear's Head 3. No Cents

Red Tape (5) 4747816465
Trainer: Luke Sweeney (CESSNOCK)
Prize Money: $41,685
Win / Place: 18% / 40%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: RED HOT MOUSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 8-7-3

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

Metro

29: 5-5-3

Country

15: 3-2-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.64) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Has two successes and three minors from six starts from box 5. Others rate better 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
5th of 6	7/9/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.64	63.6 km/h	6.3L	$31	0:22.20	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	-	17	1. Shadow Assassin 2. Poker Nismo 3. Red Hot Tina
6th of 8	21/8/26	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.31	61.2 km/h	5.8L	$11	0:29.91	0:29.91	GR 4/5	$3,420	-	27	1. Here We Go 2. Cessnock Curtain 3. Reborn Scarlett
4th of 8	25/7/26	Q Lakeside	457m	6	0:25.64	64.2 km/h	2.8L	$46	0:25.44	0:25.06	GR 4/5	$10,000	$500	7	1. Raffa 2. Goldstar Murphy 3. Red Hot Penny
6th of 7	18/7/26	Q Lakeside	550m	2	0:31.24	63.4 km/h	8.5L	$31	0:30.64	0:30.48	GR 5	$10,000	-	9	1. Mondo Cortez 2. Hara's Frankie 3. She's Peakin'
1st of 8	9/7/26	Q Lakeside	457m	1	0:25.82	63.7 km/h	1.3L	$7.00	0:25.82	0:25.01	MX 5	$9,000	$5,850	7	1. Red Tape 2. Brownlow 3. Professor Nessa
8th of 8	2/7/26	Q Parklands	520m	2	0:31.53	59.4 km/h	23.5L	$11	0:29.88	0:29.49	MX 5	$9,000	-	28	1. Tahitian Girl 2. Little Cliffy 3. Bonnie Is Boujee

Audrey's Magic (6) 6413431265
Trainer: Peter Mattress (JILLIBY)
Prize Money: $28,080
Win / Place: 24% / 66%

3 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: GRAND AUDREY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 12-15-6

Track

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Season

5: 1-1-1

Country

50: 12-15-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.82) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 1.75 lengths. Has two placings from four starts from the 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
5th of 6	7/9/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$3.10	0:22.70	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Not Clifford 2. Backyard Friends 3. Nan Said No
6th of 8	24/8/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	6.0L	$3.30	0:22.55	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Not Clifford 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Despicable Pedro
2nd of 6	20/8/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.69	65.9 km/h	0.1L	$3.10	0:17.69	0:17.43	GR 4	$2,520	$475	3	1. Tarawi Pringle 2. Audrey's Magic 3. Miraculous Tommy
1st of 7	17/8/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.58	63.8 km/h	4.5L	$3.60	0:22.58	0:22.46	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Audrey's Magic 2. Good Odds Keona 3. Zipping Serrano
3rd of 6	10/8/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	3.8L	$3.20	0:22.98	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,340	$325	43	1. Daisy's Charm 2. Zipping Serrano 3. Audrey's Magic
43 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	28/6/26	Capalaba	366m	7	0:20.20	65.2 km/h	6.0L	$41	0:19.77	0:19.36	FFA	$3,500	$175	10	1. Special Rocky 2. Hara's Pumpkin 3. Black Horse

Kicker Zoom (8) 6818586231
Trainer: Tamara Ball (CAMBERWELL)
Prize Money: $8,530
Win / Place: 16% / 33%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: DANIEL'S LOSS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 4-1-3

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Season

3: 1-1-1

Metro

21: 3-0-2

Country

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at The Gardens, recording a sharp 22.88 over the 400m journey. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest.

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	5/9/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.88	62.9 km/h	3.8L	$2.60	0:22.88	0:22.63	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Kicker Zoom 2. Sahara Pearl 3. Tara Rebel
3rd of 7	31/8/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.78	63.2 km/h	1.3L	$11	0:22.69	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,340	$325	3	1. Camaro Rose 2. Despicable Leo 3. Kicker Zoom
2nd of 8	28/8/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	1.8L	$4.40	0:23.09	0:22.80	GR 5	$2,340	$435	47	1. Coco Bella 2. Kicker Zoom 3. Circus Moon
47 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	12/7/26	Q Parklands	520m	3	0:31.25	59.9 km/h	11.5L	$20	0:30.45	0:29.85	GR 5	$4,600	-	19	1. Cashed Up Rhi 2. Oxley Charm 3. He's Paranormal
8th of 8	23/6/26	Q Lakeside	457m	6	0:26.23	62.7 km/h	10.3L	$81	0:25.51	0:25.49	RST WIN	$4,600	-	6	1. Burnside Bambi 2. Living Legend 3. Daytona Sunset
5th of 8	17/6/26	Q Lakeside	352m	4	0:20.19	62.8 km/h	7.8L	$9.50	0:19.66	0:19.38	GR 5	$2,400	-	6	1. Summer's Scrub 2. Barefoot Royale 3. Rusty Aces

Red Hot Rangoon (7) 6331651656
Trainer: Peter Neilson (MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $10,640
Win / Place: 8.62% / 27%

3 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: RANGOON (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 5-4-7

Track

19: 1-1-4

Trk/Dst

19: 1-1-4

Distance

35: 3-3-6

Season

4: 1-0-0

Country

58: 5-4-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished sixth in a Grade 5 on September 7 over 400m at this track behind Shadow Assassin, beaten 14 lengths (23.21). Capable of taking 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 6	7/9/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	14.3L	$81	0:22.20	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Shadow Assassin 2. Poker Nismo 3. Red Hot Tina
5th of 7	31/8/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.15	62.2 km/h	6.3L	$8.50	0:22.70	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Turbo Mouse 2. Wizard King 3. Samara Rose, Fascinate Bailey
6th of 8	22/8/26	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:18.27	59.1 km/h	9.8L	$9.00	0:17.58	0:17.04	GR 4	$1,480	-	7	1. Lunar Moon 2. My Julia 3. True Blue Billy
1st of 8	15/8/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.47	61.8 km/h	1.0L	$26	0:17.47	0:17.15	GR 4	$1,480	$925	47	1. Red Hot Rangoon 2. My Julia 3. True Blue Billy
47 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	29/6/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	16.0L	$46	0:22.14	0:22.14	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Lockdown 2. Any Ace Bronte 3. No Cents
6th of 8	22/6/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	12.0L	$23	0:22.32	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Bear's Head 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Rupee's Galore

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