Richmond Straight Race 6

Mark Hughes Foundation

Stake: $2,919

JUST A MONARCH (2) is better than last start when fifth (23.43) in a Grade 5 at Richmond over 401m. Form here at the trip excellent including eight wins. Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to his name from eight starts. Rates on top in this line up. HARD HEAD RED (1) turned in a moderate effort last time when seventh at Taree Super Track over 300m behind Kenzies Comet (18.08) in a Grade 4/5. Was a winner the start prior. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Worth following up. VILIAME (8) boasts a strong record this journey here with 11 wins and seven minors from 27 tries. Comes off a (17.95) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 3/4 over 324m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. ELITE CHEVY (3) hit the frame latest (18.02) when third at this track in a Grade 3/4. Has two wins already from this draw.

Distance: 324m
Class: 3rd/4th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Hard Head Red (1) 4667868317
Trainer: Tony Forbes (Quorrobolong)
Prize Money: $32,551
Win / Place: 12% / 50%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: ISNT SHE SPECIAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 10-14-17

Track

19: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

19: 3-4-3

Distance

19: 3-4-3

Season

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	11	8	10	11	10	10	12
1st	2	1	2	1	3	1	0	0
2nd	2	0	0	2	3	3	1	3
3rd	2	3	3	2	2	3	0	2

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Muswellbrook over 336m. Last start finished 7th over 300m at Taree Super Track beaten 8 lengths (18.08) behind Kenzies Comet in a Grade 4/5 on September 3. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.

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	3/9/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.08	59.7 km/h	8.8L	$51	0:17.46	0:17.07	GR 4/5	$2,764	-	6	1. Kenzies Comet 2. Kingsbrae Ted 3. Giggling Dixie
1st of 8	28/8/25	Muswellbrook	336m	2	0:19.42	62.3 km/h	9.3L	$1.70	0:19.42	0:19.20	GR 5	$2,564	$1,637	3	1. Hard Head Red 2. Isle Of Sky 3. What A Roughy
3rd of 8	25/8/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.20	62.1 km/h	3.0L	$7.50	0:22.98	0:22.22	GR 5	$2,564	$361	7	1. Verbal 2. Despicable Margo 3. Hard Head Red
8th of 8	18/8/25	Maitland	400m	6	0:23.48	61.3 km/h	15.0L	$91	0:22.43	0:22.18	GR 5	$2,564	-	2	1. Freight Express 2. Reggae Ethics 3. Hello Cindy Lou
6th of 8	16/8/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	6.5L	$46	0:23.06	0:22.78	GR 5	$2,564	-	18	1. Cranky Cruiser 2. Federal Duke 3. Make Your Stand
8th of 8	29/7/25	Gosford	388m	8	0:23.23	60.1 km/h	14.5L	$9.00	0:22.21	0:22.14	GR 5	$2,564	-	18	1. Trickle 2. Road To Ibrox 3. Worimi Star

Just A Monarch (2) 5411256315
Trainer: Garry Coles (Kembla Grange)
Prize Money: $20,418
Win / Place: 35% / 57%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo BDL D

Sire: MIDNIGHT MONARCH (AUS)

Dam: JUST A DIVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 10-5-1

Track

15: 8-2-1

Trk/Dst

15: 8-2-1

Distance

15: 8-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 324m. Last start finished 5th over 401m at Richmond beaten 8 lengths (23.43) behind Supreme Lady in a Grade 5 on July 30. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.

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	30/7/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.43	61.6 km/h	8.0L	$3.80	0:22.87	0:22.87	GR 5	$2,564	-	6	1. Supreme Lady 2. Meniketti 3. Bakerloo Boy
1st of 7	24/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:17.77	65.6 km/h	1.8L	$1.50	0:17.77	0:17.51	GR 4	$2,764	$1,748	7	1. Just A Monarch 2. Mr. Irrelevent 3. Tatooine
3rd of 8	17/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:17.79	65.6 km/h	0.8L	$2.60	0:17.74	0:17.69	NG	$2,919	$416	21	1. Tarawi Pringle 2. Fumbles 3. Just A Monarch
6th of 8	26/6/25	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.20	64.1 km/h	5.8L	$2.20	0:17.79	0:17.63	GR 3/4	$2,919	-	56	1. Doonside Lewis 2. Tarawi Tank 3. Bandit Millie
56 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	1/5/25	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.88	60.6 km/h	17.3L	$8.00	0:29.67	0:29.58	GR 5	$6,482	-	27	1. Allan Keeping 2. Zipping Kirk 3. Zipping Zodiac
2nd of 8	4/4/25	Richmond	401m	2	0:22.92	63.0 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:22.90	0:22.61	GR 5	$2,564	$483	15	1. Her Reason 2. Just A Monarch 3. Warami Star

Elite Chevy (3) 144x365153
Trainer: Jody Manuel (Butterwick)
Prize Money: $13,070
Win / Place: 35% / 58%

Box Specialist

3 yo BLU/FWN B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ELITE OPAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 6-1-3

Track

8: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

8: 3-0-2

Distance

8: 3-0-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when third (18.02) over 324m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Top-three aspirations.

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	14/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.02	64.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.40	0:17.95	0:17.77	GR 3/4	$2,919	$416	7	1. Viliame 2. Tarawi Tank 3. Elite Chevy
5th of 6	7/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:18.01	64.8 km/h	3.8L	$3.20	0:17.75	0:17.63	GR 3	$2,919	-	7	1. Tarawi Pringle 2. Fumbles 3. Stadiums
1st of 8	31/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:17.81	65.5 km/h	4.3L	$1.70	0:17.81	0:17.59	GR 4	$2,764	$1,748	7	1. Elite Chevy 2. Aussie Rattler 3. New Jack
5th of 8	24/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:17.91	65.1 km/h	2.5L	$7.00	0:17.72	0:17.51	GR 3/4	$2,919	-	7	1. Fumbles 2. Tarawi Pringle 3. Viliame
6th of 7	17/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:17.96	64.9 km/h	3.8L	$27	0:17.69	0:17.69	NG	$2,919	-	7	1. Logie Magic 2. Rema's Blue 3. Calypso Rogue
3rd of 6	10/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:17.78	65.6 km/h	2.3L	$6.00	0:17.61	0:17.38	GR 3/4	$2,919	$416	290	1. Despicable Dash 2. Fumbles 3. Elite Chevy
290 Day Spell

Rapido Vito (4) 1211774634
Trainer: Tony Forbes (Quorrobolong)
Prize Money: $42,585
Win / Place: 21% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: SAPHONI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 13-9-9

Track

13: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

13: 2-2-3

Distance

13: 2-2-3

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	5	6	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (23.14) over 400m at The Gardens. Boxed awkwardly but is in the mix.

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 7	18/8/25	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.75	63.3 km/h	4.0L	$81	0:22.47	0:22.18	GR 4/5	$2,764	$83	2	1. Weffalee Lee Lee 2. Max Stappen 3. Mustang Ethics
3rd of 6	16/8/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	3.0L	$8.50	0:22.92	0:22.78	GR 4	$2,764	$405	24	1. My Moon Shadow 2. Solar Rush 3. Rapido Vito
6th of 8	23/7/25	Taree Super Track	525m	5	0:30.98	61.0 km/h	12.0L	$27	0:30.14	0:30.09	NG	$3,807	-	12	1. Sandave Ablaze 2. Lenny Large 3. Integrity Shirl
4th of 6	11/7/25	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.20	62.2 km/h	7.5L	$46	0:22.67	0:22.67	NG	$2,919	$83	13	1. Fusion Mint 2. Drink Vodkas 3. Jack's Rocket
7th of 8	28/6/25	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.54	61.3 km/h	11.5L	$61	0:29.74	0:29.48	GR 5	$9,879	-	7	1. Woolgoolga Gal 2. Spring Breezing 3. Crazed
7th of 7	21/6/25	The Gardens	600m	4	0:35.71	60.5 km/h	16.3L	$18	0:34.58	0:34.58	GR 4/5	$10,712	-	12	1. Kenzie Robbo 2. Saint Rico 3. Archie Luxe

Young Russ (5) 435574414x
Trainer: Peter Barnes (Portland)
Prize Money: $23,504
Win / Place: 19% / 51%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: TORNADO TIME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 8-6-7

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	2	2	0	0

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

Comments

Surprised two starts back at Goulburn to win by 3.5 lengths in 19.64, beating Miss Tess. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on May 16 over 350m at Goulburn behind Revved Up beaten 7 lengths (20.32). Not likely to feature 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
4th of 8	16/5/25	Goulburn	350m	5	0:20.32	62.0 km/h	7.8L	$17	0:19.78	0:19.69	GR 5	$3,119	$83	7	1. Revved Up 2. Miss Tess 3. Calypso Ethics
1st of 8	9/5/25	Goulburn	350m	4	0:19.64	64.2 km/h	3.3L	$15	0:19.64	0:19.54	GR 5	$2,564	$1,637	7	1. Young Russ 2. Miss Tess 3. Catastrophize
4th of 8	2/5/25	Goulburn	350m	5	0:20.33	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$3.20	0:19.93	0:19.61	GR 5	$2,564	$83	28	1. Burgin Blooded 2. Luna Country 3. Datora's Memory
4th of 8	4/4/25	Goulburn	350m	7	0:20.19	62.4 km/h	7.5L	$8.00	0:19.67	0:19.66	GR 5	$2,564	$83	16	1. Sunnybrook 2. In The Sky 3. Magic Linkin
7th of 8	19/3/25	Richmond	520m	3	0:30.15	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$21	0:29.60	0:29.51	GR 5	$3,452	-	5	1. Billy Ray's Girl 2. Ritza Trish 3. Grand Blazer
5th of 8	14/3/25	Goulburn	440m	5	0:25.25	62.7 km/h	5.0L	$31	0:24.90	0:24.52	GR 4/5	$3,652	-	7	1. Sovereign State 2. Stands Tall 3. Teonna

Straight Out (7) 2653252314
Trainer: James Porter (Greta)
Prize Money: $29,426
Win / Place: 15% / 63%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: CATCH THE THIEF (AUS)

Dam: LIL BIT LONGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 9-13-16

Track

60: 9-13-16

Trk/Dst

60: 9-13-16

Distance

60: 9-13-16

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 324m. Last start finished 4th over 324m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (18.31) behind Viliame in a Grade 3/4 on August 14. Has claims on best form.

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	14/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.31	63.7 km/h	5.3L	$23	0:17.95	0:17.77	GR 3/4	$2,919	$83	7	1. Viliame 2. Tarawi Tank 3. Elite Chevy
1st of 8	7/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.19	64.1 km/h	0.1L	$3.30	0:18.19	0:17.63	GR 4/5	$2,764	$1,748	7	1. Straight Out 2. Mila's Magic 3. Pinch Point
3rd of 7	31/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.01	64.8 km/h	0.8L	$3.70	0:17.95	0:17.59	GR 4/5	$2,764	$405	7	1. Red Ball Rocket 2. Run Baby 3. Straight Out
2nd of 7	24/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.95	65.0 km/h	1.0L	$6.00	0:17.88	0:17.51	GR 4/5	$2,764	$527	7	1. Pinch Point 2. Straight Out 3. Like A Monarch
5th of 8	17/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.03	64.7 km/h	4.5L	$19	0:17.71	0:17.69	GR 5	$2,564	-	7	1. Hear Me Roar 2. Despicable Otto 3. Victory Bravo
2nd of 6	10/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.12	64.4 km/h	0.5L	$2.40	0:18.09	0:17.38	GR 4/5	$2,764	$527	7	1. Mr. Irrelevent 2. Straight Out 3. Reggae Ethics

Viliame (8) 147x6x3331
Trainer: James Porter (Greta)
Prize Money: $22,405
Win / Place: 40% / 66%

Unbeaten from the Box

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: CHUNKY BUT FUNKY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 11-1-6

Track

27: 11-1-6

Trk/Dst

27: 11-1-6

Distance

27: 11-1-6

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 324m (17.95) beating Tarawi Tank in Grade 3/4 on August 14. Unbeaten in three starts from this box. Key runner.

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	14/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.95	65.0 km/h	0.8L	$2.80	0:17.95	0:17.77	GR 3/4	$2,919	$1,859	7	1. Viliame 2. Tarawi Tank 3. Elite Chevy
3rd of 7	7/8/25	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.06	64.6 km/h	2.5L	$7.50	0:17.88	0:17.63	GR 3/4	$2,919	$416	7	1. Reiko Batty 2. Ruination 3. Viliame
3rd of 8	31/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.07	64.5 km/h	2.8L	$7.00	0:17.87	0:17.59	GR 3/4	$2,919	$416	7	1. Be Wowed 2. Mighty Lad 3. Viliame
3rd of 8	24/7/25	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.79	65.6 km/h	1.0L	$6.50	0:17.72	0:17.51	GR 3/4	$2,919	$416	84	1. Fumbles 2. Tarawi Pringle 3. Viliame
84 Day Spell
6th of 7	1/5/25	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:19.52	59.8 km/h	23.8L	$5.50	0:17.85	0:17.75	GR 3/4	$2,919	-	91	1. Ruination 2. Man Of Zeal 3. Kingston Trick
91 Day Spell
7th of 8	30/1/25	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:17.87	65.3 km/h	4.8L	$9.00	0:17.53	0:17.27	FFA	$2,919	-	7	1. Jazzy Ethics 2. All Powered Up 3. Jimmy's Jet

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