Richmond Race 12

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Stake: $2,495

NEW SURPRISE (7) was out of the placings last time but shapes well for this on her solid win a few runs back, getting around this track over 320m in 18.23. Hot win three back and looks the one to beat here. SO IRRELEVANT (3) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (18.57) in a Grade 5 at this track. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Can figure in the finish. ACKNOWLEDGE ME (1) comes off an average effort last start when seventh at this track over 320m behind Her Reason (19.79) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Reliable out of the boxes and should take advantage of the inside draw. Bold showing expected. SAY YOUR PRAYERS (6) deserves plenty of thought at his first run at this circuit.

Distance: 320m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Acknowledge Me (1) 617456537x
Trainer: Bradley Richardson (Pitt Town)
Prize Money: $2,349
Win / Place: 5.88% / 29%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: SURPRISE FLING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-0-4

Track

14: 1-0-3

Trk/Dst

10: 0-0-3

Distance

10: 0-0-3

Season

16: 1-0-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished off last campaign with a seventh (19.79) in a GR 5 at this track five months ago. Looks a leading contender and a bold showing expected.

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	31/1/25	Richmond	320m	3	00:19.79	NaN km/h	7.75L	$21	19790	0:18.24	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Her Reason 2. Pancho Pepper 3. Just Ken
3rd of 7	24/1/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:18.72	NaN km/h	4L	$31	18720	0:17.95	GRADE 5	$2,495	$351	7	1. PAW VERA 2. Harada Solo 3. Acknowledge Me
5th of 7	17/1/25	Richmond	401m	3	00:23.62	NaN km/h	0.5L	$31	23620	0:22.65	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Officer Dibble 2. Not Definite 3. Russo
6th of 7	12/1/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:19.05	NaN km/h	2.25L	$26	19050	0:18.00	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	4	1. Reborn Dawn 2. Harrita's Rebel 3. Majestic Love
5th of 8	8/1/25	Richmond	320m	7	00:19.22	NaN km/h	3.25L	$10	19220	0:18.16	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Harper O'Brien 2. Mercurial High 3. Vito's Poolish
4th of 6	3/1/25	Richmond	401m	3	00:23.41	NaN km/h	4.3L	$34	23410	0:22.55	GRADE 5	$2,495	$81	5	1. Warami Star 2. Isla Bonkers 3. Officer Dibble

Montana Banner (2) 24447f5673
Trainer: Sam Simonetta (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $5,405
Win / Place: 3.13% / 31%

2 yo Black/BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: KOTONI BANNER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 1-3-6

Track

30: 1-3-6

Trk/Dst

18: 1-2-4

Distance

18: 1-2-4

Season

32: 1-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Improved sharply when third behind Dire at this track last start over 320m (18.67). Has to be included.

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	29/6/25	Richmond	320m	1	00:18.67	NaN km/h	0.75L	$12	18670	0:18.18	GRADE 5	$2,495	$351	7	1. Dire 2. Anjo Panda 3. Montana Banner
7th of 8	22/6/25	Richmond	401m	4	00:24.55	NaN km/h	12.75L	$26	24550	0:22.45	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Emgrand Drive 2. Follow The Ace 3. Satriani
6th of 8	15/6/25	Richmond	401m	8	00:23.53	NaN km/h	0.5L	$61	23530	0:22.44	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	4	1. Beautiful Magpie 2. Who Knows Gus 3. Golden Status
5th of 7	11/6/25	Richmond	320m	8	00:18.99	NaN km/h	2.25L	$9.50	18990	0:18.15	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Miss Goldie 2. Canya Bonfire 3. Ferocious Tito
- of 8	6/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:25.20	45.7 km/h	99.0L	$41	0:18.27	0:18.16	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	4	1. Betty Emgrand 2. Layla's Lilly 3. Little Time
7th of 7	2/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:19.11	NaN km/h	1.5L	$7.00	19110	0:18.21	GRADE 5	$1,188	-	36	1. Spencer Fury 2. Humble Tigress 3. Bridge Wednesday
36 Day Freshen-Up

So Irrelevant (3) 2536722724
Trainer: Lee Rodgers (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $5,740
Win / Place: 3.33% / 36%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: INCAPACITATED (AUS)

Dam: FIRE FLY CHARLEE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 1-6-4

Track

26: 0-6-3

Trk/Dst

21: 0-6-2

Distance

21: 0-6-2

Season

30: 1-6-4

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	4	7	2	3	4	3	3	4
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1

Comments

Fast starter. Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on June 29 over 320m at this track behind My Bread Roll beaten 3 lengths (18.57). Capable of improvement on latest effort. 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
4th of 7	29/6/25	Richmond	320m	2	00:18.57	NaN km/h	2.25L	$11	18570	0:18.18	GRADE 5	$2,495	$81	7	1. My Bread Roll 2. Red Rock Rattler 3. Nikita Banner
2nd of 8	22/6/25	Richmond	320m	1	00:18.71	NaN km/h	0.75L	$8.00	18710	0:18.29	GRADE 5	$2,495	$470	7	1. Belle's Charm 2. So Irrelevant 3. Canya Bonfire
7th of 7	15/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:19.10	NaN km/h	0.75L	$4.60	19100	0:18.17	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	4	1. Calla Tilly 2. Knight's Castle 3. Emgrand Drive
2nd of 7	11/6/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:18.28	NaN km/h	1.75L	$5.50	18280	0:18.15	GRADE 5	$2,495	$470	3	1. On A Dime 2. So Irrelevant 3. Mr. Zulu
2nd of 8	8/6/25	Richmond	320m	5	00:18.49	NaN km/h	0.12L	$19	18490	0:18.17	GRADE 5	$2,495	$470	9	1. Knight's Castle 2. So Irrelevant 3. Unacceptable Axe
7th of 8	30/5/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:19.29	NaN km/h	6.5L	$13	19290	0:18.18	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Gold Attack 2. Magic Hulk 3. Burnside Bookie

Anyone But You (4) 5233141425
Trainer: Andrew Mathias (Morts Estate)
Prize Money: $4,050
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: ASTON CHAMPAGNE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-2-2

Season

10: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (22.08) over 375m at Broken Hill. Tricky draw to overcome but is worth plenty of thought.

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 8	1/6/25	Broken Hill	375m	7	00:22.55	NaN km/h	0.5L	$8.00	22550	0:21.63	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. RIVIA THEA 2. Archer Eight 3. Possible
2nd of 7	25/5/25	Broken Hill	375m	7	00:22.08	NaN km/h	1.5L	$5.00	22080	0:21.72	GRADE 5	$2,495	$470	7	1. RIVIA THEA 2. Anyone But You 3. Possible
4th of 8	18/5/25	Broken Hill	375m	2	00:22.37	NaN km/h	0.75L	$6.00	22370	0:21.72	GRADE 5	$2,495	$81	7	1. OCEAN SHARNI 2. He's A Riddler 3. Simpkin
1st of 7	11/5/25	Broken Hill	375m	7	00:22.05	NaN km/h	1.0L	$2.40	22050	0:21.63	GRADE 5	$2,495	$1,593	7	1. Anyone But You 2. Del Mar Sal 3. Coco Son
4th of 6	4/5/25	Broken Hill	375m	5	00:22.26	NaN km/h	1L	$2.00	22260	0:21.57	GRADE 5	$2,495	$81	7	1. Charming Lola 2. Simpkin 3. Daisy Fay
1st of 7	27/4/25	Broken Hill	375m	7	00:22.20	NaN km/h	3.8L	$2.70	22200	0:21.42	MAIDEN	$1,933	$1,269	7	1. Anyone But You 2. Coco Son 3. Horne Francis

Westmead Boy (5) 7855588880
Trainer: Walter King (North Richmond)
Prize Money: $9,671
Win / Place: 2.78% / 25%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: KISS ME NICKI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 2-6-10

Track

54: 2-3-7

Trk/Dst

30: 1-2-6

Distance

30: 1-2-6

Season

43: 0-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	11	9	7	6	3	9	11
1st	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2nd	3	1	0	1	0	0	1	0
3rd	3	0	2	1	2	0	0	2

Comments

Failed to finish the race over 320m at this track last start. Prior to that was beaten 22 lengths over 388m at Gosford in a Grade 5. Others better.

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
- of 7	2/6/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:25.37	45.4 km/h	99.0L	$67	0:18.44	0:18.21	GRADE 5	$1,188	-	4	1. Maloo 2. Flying Wingless 3. Baby Time
8th of 8	29/5/25	Gosford	388m	1	00:23.88	NaN km/h	2.75L	$31	23880	0:22.32	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	22	1. Fascinate John 2. Iron Lady 3. Sahara Pearl
8th of 8	7/5/25	Richmond	320m	3	00:19.67	NaN km/h	12L	$61	19670	0:18.18	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	10	1. Big Bernie 2. So Irrelevant 3. Drink Moscato
8th of 8	27/4/25	Richmond	320m	2	00:19.91	NaN km/h	4.5L	$101	19910	0:18.08	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Kid Power 2. She's Promising 3. Wild Reggie
8th of 8	22/4/25	Gosford	388m	8	00:23.80	NaN km/h	2L	$26	23800	0:21.87	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	9	1. Hank Mccoy 2. Fascinate Vern 3. Raining Wine
5th of 8	13/4/25	Richmond	320m	1	00:18.93	NaN km/h	1L	$26	18930	0:17.96	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	18	1. Fabulous Hudson 2. Live And Free 3. Can't Hurry Love

Say Your Prayers (6) 43432x876x
Trainer: Troy Vella (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $2,657
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: MELLCAT LASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-1-2

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame when sixth (18.32) at Taree Super Track at last run and returns here after a eight months break. Worth including among the chances.

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
99th of 2	25/6/25	Richmond	320m	3	N/A	-	5L	$0.00	0:18.21		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Zipping Orlando 2. 99-Say Your Prayers 3.
6th of 8	9/11/24	Taree	300m	2	00:18.32	NaN km/h	9.3L	$4.60	18320	0:17.32	GRADE 5	$1,188	-	17	1. Tiger Like 2. Frank Chana 3. Rusty Whacker
7th of 7	23/10/24	Taree	300m	1	00:18.10	NaN km/h	8.5L	$4.40	18100	0:17.22	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Fabulous Flame 2. Little Whacker 3. Northern Tiger
8th of 8	16/10/24	Taree	300m	4	00:18.59	NaN km/h	6.25L	$9.00	18590	0:17.33	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	67	1. Moon Raider 2. My Monica 3. Fabulous Flame
67 Day Spell
2nd of 8	10/8/24	Ladbrokes Gardens	400m	1	00:23.52	NaN km/h	4.75L	$3.10	23520	0:22.81	GRADE 5	$2,495	$470	10	1. All About Archie 2. Say Your Prayers 3. Suspect
3rd of 8	31/7/24	Ladbrokes Gardens	400m	7	00:23.40	NaN km/h	2.5L	$3.50	23400	0:22.93	GRADE 5	$2,495	$351	5	1. Aussie Jade 2. Drink Mickeys 3. Say Your Prayers

New Surprise (7) 56426135
Trainer: Leonardus Vanderburg (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $2,041
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

1 yo Black/WH B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: SURPRISE FLING (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Track

8: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 1-1-1

Distance

8: 1-1-1

Season

8: 1-1-1

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fifth (19.02) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 7 for the first time. Should have the speed for this.

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 8	25/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:19.02	NaN km/h	0.25L	$8.00	19020	0:18.07	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. My Friend Bec 2. Tap Out Rusty 3. Harper O'Brien
3rd of 8	18/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:18.74	NaN km/h	1L	$5.50	18740	0:18.25	GRADE 5	$2,495	$351	5	1. Rannoch 2. Run For Dad 3. New Surprise
1st of 8	13/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:18.23	NaN km/h	3.5L	$4.40	18230	0:18.23	MAIDEN	$1,933	$1,269	9	1. New Surprise 2. Aston Ringgit 3. Shifty Shiloh
6th of 8	4/6/25	Richmond	320m	6	00:18.96	NaN km/h	12.3L	$41	18960	0:17.86	MAIDEN	$2,495	-	7	1. Too Busy 2. Snapper Head 3. On A Dime
2nd of 8	28/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:18.69	NaN km/h	0.12L	$4.20	18690	0:17.90	MAIDEN	$1,933	$340	10	1. Glory Bound 2. New Surprise 3. Kota Whyte
4th of 8	18/5/25	Richmond	320m	4	00:18.71	NaN km/h	1.25L	$5.00	18710	0:18.16	MAIDEN	$1,933	$81	11	1. Tiny Sniffy 2. Lord Eddie 3. Majestic Status

Fantastic Tariq (8) 17477
Trainer: Benjamin McCauley (Badgerys Creek)
Prize Money: $1,350
Win / Place: 20% / 20%

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: FANTASTIC FLOSSY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

5: 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	2	5	6
STARTS	2	2	1
1st	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Hasn't shown any early speed lately and tends to spot them a start in his races, Last start finished seventh over 320m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

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	14/5/25	Richmond	320m	5	00:19.37	NaN km/h	3.5L	$21	19370	0:18.16	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	15	1. Let's Trot Will 2. Catch Me Fire 3. Run For Dad
7th of 8	29/4/25	Bulli	400m	5	00:23.74	NaN km/h	0.75L	$71	23740	0:22.40	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	8	1. Sterling Kroes 2. Deliberation 3. Magic Aussie
4th of 8	21/4/25	Richmond	401m	2	00:23.61	NaN km/h	3L	$10	23610	0:22.71	GRADE 5	$2,495	$81	5	1. Hudson 2. Fabulous Hudson 3. Zipping Frida
7th of 8	16/4/25	Richmond	401m	6	00:23.66	NaN km/h	3.5L	$26	23660	0:22.67	GRADE 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Can't Hurry Love 2. Big Shot 3. Sneed
1st of 8	9/4/25	Richmond	320m	2	00:18.79	NaN km/h	0.5L	$11	18790	0:18.00	MAIDEN	$1,933	$1,269	-	1. Fantastic Tariq 2. Sapphire Rupee 3. Satriani