Richmond Race 9

Tg Ladbrokes Blackbook 6-15

Prize Money: $2,335

PLATINUM ZEAL (1) has been hard to follow lately, running eighth (22.92) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. LUCKY LINKS (2) comes off an average run last start when seventh at this track over 320m behind Winsome Wanda (19.36) in a Grade 4/5. Form from his last run is proving strong. Bold showing expected. ANGEL'S EMMA (7) last appeared when too good (19.16) over 320m at Wagga on December 29. Resumes after finishing seventh (19.16) at Wagga over 320m nine weeks ago. Solid record at the distance winning four races. Expected to feature on best form. SAM'S TEARS (8) is worth a look over a shorter journey this time.

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

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Platinum Zeal (1) 4386617628
Trainer: Scott Morgan (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $15,390
Win / Place: 12% / 48%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: RUBY ZEAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 6-7-11

Track

29: 3-6-8

Trk/Dst

20: 3-6-4

Distance

20: 3-6-4

Season

30: 3-5-8

Country

49: 6-7-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Gosford (22.92) in a Grade 5, finishing a 8 length eighth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looks a key chance on best form.

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
8th of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.92	60.9 km/h	8.8L	$19	0:22.31	0:21.84	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Bold Charm 2. Little Bit Super 3. Pontella
2nd of 8	11/2/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.61	61.9 km/h	7.0L	$3.90	0:18.11	0:18.11	GR 5	$2,340	$435	8	1. Rainy Dream 2. Platinum Zeal 3. Bobby Junior
6th of 7	3/2/26	Bulli	340m	3	0:19.86	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$21	0:19.28	0:19.15	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	5	1. Midnight Fury 2. Scott Wednesday 3. Sketchy Story
7th of 8	29/1/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.04	62.5 km/h	11.0L	$51	0:20.26	0:20.26	NG	$5,880	-	8	1. Where's Fernando 2. Cawbourne Focus 3. Cumbria Meg
1st of 8	21/1/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.27	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:18.27	0:17.93	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Platinum Zeal 2. Fly Around 3. No Spark Left
6th of 8	14/1/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.84	61.1 km/h	8.5L	$34	0:18.24	0:18.03	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	22	1. Gus And Glory 2. Near Impossible 3. Jet Boots Tommy

Lucky Links (2) 4314236x7x
Trainer: John Grief (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $12,580
Win / Place: 25% / 62%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: PICK IT UP (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 6-6-3

Track

24: 6-6-3

Trk/Dst

24: 6-6-3

Distance

24: 6-6-3

Season

11: 2-2-2

Country

24: 6-6-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Closed last campaign finishing seventh at this track over 320m ten weeks ago. Looks a key chance this line-up.

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	24/12/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:19.36	59.5 km/h	12.0L	$11	0:18.52	0:18.15	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	73	1. Winsome Wanda 2. Lucia Power 3. Almost
73 Day Spell
6th of 8	12/10/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.69	61.6 km/h	5.8L	$2.80f	0:18.29	0:18.21	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	4	1. I'm Bored 2. Ivy's Might 3. Bossa Nova
3rd of 8	8/10/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.49	62.3 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:18.39	0:18.24	GR 4/5	$2,490	$365	5	1. Midnight Fury 2. Sandy Bale 3. Lucky Links
2nd of 8	3/10/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.48	62.3 km/h	0.8L	$3.60f	0:18.43	0:18.05	GR 4/5	$2,490	$475	5	1. Rev On Reggie 2. Lucky Links 3. Big Bernie
4th of 8	28/9/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.75	61.4 km/h	6.0L	$2.90	0:18.32	0:18.28	GR 5	$2,310	$75	4	1. Big Bernie 2. Valley Cash 3. Maybe Next Week
1st of 7	24/9/25	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.41	62.6 km/h	0.8L	$2.80	0:18.41	0:18.08	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	5	1. Lucky Links 2. Wicked Raven 3. Swan's Spirit

Tap Out Johnny (3) 3145316733
Trainer: Rodney Metselaar (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $4,250
Win / Place: 15% / 53%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: TAP OUT MINNIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-0-5

Track

11: 2-0-5

Trk/Dst

11: 2-0-5

Distance

11: 2-0-5

Season

13: 2-0-5

Country

13: 2-0-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (18.54) at big odds over 320m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Solid top-three prospects.

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	15/2/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.54	62.1 km/h	5.5L	$21	0:18.15	0:18.06	GR 5	$2,340	$325	18	1. Rainy Dream 2. Prince Legacy 3. Tap Out Johnny
3rd of 7	28/1/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.57	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$16	0:18.09	0:17.89	GR 5	$2,340	$325	6	1. Zipping Admiral 2. Silvertree Pop 3. Tap Out Johnny
7th of 8	22/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:18.22	64.0 km/h	9.3L	$51	0:17.58	0:17.50	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Tornado Chevy 2. Clock It 3. Fire Pit
6th of 8	18/1/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.99	60.7 km/h	9.8L	$14	0:18.31	0:17.97	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Rainy Dream 2. Glow Stick 3. Talent Time
1st of 8	4/1/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.56	62.1 km/h	2.8L	$6.50	0:18.56	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Tap Out Johnny 2. Dapper Lomar 3. Gold Tie Lass
3rd of 8	31/12/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.66	61.7 km/h	4.0L	$6.50	0:18.38	0:18.09	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Minter Shine 2. Wicked Raven 3. Tap Out Johnny

Fabio Phoenix (4) 2214435452
Trainer: Therese Simmons (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $2,790
Win / Place: 10% / 50%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: TOPPER PHOENIX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-3-1

Track

8: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-3-1

Distance

7: 1-3-1

Season

10: 1-3-1

Country

10: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when second (18.40) over 320m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Top-three aspirations.

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
2nd of 7	27/2/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.40	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$3.10	0:18.22	0:18.22	GR 5	$2,340	$435	37	1. Duran Sting 2. Fabio Phoenix 3. Ella's Glory
37 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	21/1/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.55	61.3 km/h	8.5L	$12	0:22.95	0:22.44	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Zipping Largo 2. Boston Strong 3. Tommy's Dawn
4th of 7	13/1/26	Bulli	400m	8	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	5.8L	$51	0:22.32	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Best Surprise 2. Vaya Con Dios 3. All On Barney
5th of 8	6/1/26	Bulli	400m	7	0:23.17	62.1 km/h	12.3L	$67	0:22.31	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Slick Razor 2. Hear Me Roar 3. Unplug Ben
3rd of 8	28/12/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.81	61.2 km/h	7.0L	$14	0:18.32	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,310	$325	4	1. Slick Tease 2. Tap Out Row 3. Cheers Billy, Fabio Phoenix
4th of 6	24/12/25	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.63	61.8 km/h	5.5L	$8.50	0:18.24	0:18.15	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Terrell Banner 2. Erupt 3. Love Over Gold

My Roadster Boy (5) 4261213x63
Trainer: Pauline Moran (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $4,675
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

2 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: LANMORE BABE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-2-4

Track

12: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-4

Distance

12: 2-2-4

Season

7: 2-1-2

Country

12: 2-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

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

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

Comments

Good effort last time when third (18.56) over 320m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looking to others.

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	1/3/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.56	62.1 km/h	1.8L	$3.30	0:18.43	0:17.98	GR 5	$2,340	$325	14	1. Side Show Bob 2. Koroisau Banner 3. My Roadster Boy
6th of 8	15/2/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.85	61.1 km/h	10.0L	$10	0:18.15	0:18.06	GR 5	$2,340	-	77	1. Rainy Dream 2. Prince Legacy 3. Tap Out Johnny
77 Day Spell
3rd of 7	30/11/25	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.64	61.8 km/h	0.8L	$1.70f	0:18.58	0:18.05	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Pearl Of Maui 2. Milo Rules 3. My Roadster Boy
1st of 8	23/11/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.39	62.6 km/h	0.1L	$4.20	0:18.39	0:17.84	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. My Roadster Boy 2. Well Kept Secret 3. Alira
2nd of 8	16/11/25	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.64	61.8 km/h	1.0L	$3.90	0:18.57	0:18.14	GR 5	$2,310	$435	7	1. Mekong Ruby 2. My Roadster Boy 3. Mr. Snow
1st of 8	9/11/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.51	62.2 km/h	0.1L	$5.50	0:18.51	0:17.96	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	56	1. My Roadster Boy 2. Eramosa 3. Our Frankie Girl
56 Day Freshen-Up

Nikita To Excel (6) 4x23436x55
Trainer: Allen Williams (WINDSOR)
Prize Money: $9,965
Win / Place: 17% / 56%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: BLACK MAGIC OPAL (AUS)

Dam: IT'S A WISH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-5-4

Track

15: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

8: 2-3-1

Distance

8: 2-3-1

Season

6: 0-0-2

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

22: 4-5-4

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Duran Sting over 320m. Will be 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
5th of 7	27/2/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.68	61.7 km/h	6.5L	$5.50	0:18.22	0:18.22	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Duran Sting 2. Fabio Phoenix 3. Ella's Glory
5th of 8	18/2/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:19.02	60.6 km/h	9.8L	$10	0:18.34	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	172	1. Reborn Spark 2. Kite 3. Bonnie Pride
172 Day Spell
6th of 8	30/8/25	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:31.03	60.3 km/h	14.3L	$23	0:30.02	0:29.50	GR 5	$8,900	-	10	1. Le Bron Boy 2. Best Surprise 3. Zipping Arkle
3rd of 8	20/8/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.34	61.9 km/h	1.5L	$16	0:23.23	0:22.94	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. It's Noon 2. Player One 3. Nikita To Excel
4th of 7	13/8/25	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.20	62.2 km/h	4.8L	$14	0:22.86	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Driftin' Ethics 2. Dire 3. Back Tomorrow
3rd of 8	6/8/25	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.54	62.1 km/h	5.3L	$6.00	0:18.18	0:18.18	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Irish Bullet 2. Fly Around 3. Nikita To Excel

Angel's Emma (7) 417536657x
Trainer: Vince Farrugia (WILBERFORCE)
Prize Money: $9,520
Win / Place: 20% / 44%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: CANYA ANGEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 5-5-1

Distance

16: 3-4-1

Season

15: 2-2-1

Country

25: 5-5-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Resumes from a nine weeks spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing third at big odds over 320m at Wagga. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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	29/12/25	Wagga	320m	6	0:19.16	60.1 km/h	7.8L	$9.50	0:18.62	0:18.19	GR 4	$1,190	-	47	1. Marg 2. Despicable Wilma 3. Paw Ultron
47 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	12/11/25	Temora	457m	2	0:26.35	62.4 km/h	6.8L	$26	0:25.87	0:25.68	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Allergy Free 2. Carrots 3. My Three Boys
6th of 6	7/11/25	Wagga	525m	2	0:31.15	60.7 km/h	11.5L	$26	0:30.34	0:30.34	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	16	1. Let's Go Legend 2. Latch On 3. Shayna Bale
6th of 8	22/10/25	Temora	457m	3	0:26.54	62.0 km/h	7.8L	$15	0:25.99	0:25.69	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Irinka Alana 2. Smokin' Wal 3. Another Bianca
3rd of 7	17/10/25	Wagga	320m	8	0:18.66	61.7 km/h	2.8L	$5.00	0:18.46	0:18.45	GR 5	$2,310	$325	9	1. Zipping Tamika 2. Tom Yum 3. Angel's Emma
5th of 6	8/10/25	Temora	457m	8	0:26.53	62.0 km/h	13.3L	$15	0:25.59	0:25.59	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	7	1. Irinka Brett 2. Highway To Never 3. Sophie's Desire

Sam's Tears (8) 6227482648
Trainer: Sam Simonetta (Londonderry)
Prize Money: $6,510
Win / Place: 8.33% / 54%

1 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: INDIGO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 2-5-6

Track

18: 0-3-5

Trk/Dst

9: 0-0-5

Distance

9: 0-0-5

Season

24: 2-5-6

Country

24: 2-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, is a danger.

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	18/2/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.42	61.6 km/h	6.5L	$11	0:22.96	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. Hendrix 2. Boston Strong 3. Swan's Spirit
4th of 8	15/2/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.38	61.7 km/h	7.8L	$8.50	0:22.84	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	$75	32	1. Mako Merv 2. Missile Boy 3. Dawn's Boy
32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	14/1/26	Richmond	401m	1	0:23.31	61.9 km/h	10.0L	$5.50	0:22.60	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. Zipping Zeppelin 2. Grand Artist 3. Love Over Gold
2nd of 7	11/1/26	Richmond	401m	7	0:23.08	62.5 km/h	3.5L	$11	0:22.83	0:22.77	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Cumbria Laura 2. Sam's Tears 3. Cawdor
8th of 8	7/1/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.50	61.4 km/h	12.0L	$18	0:22.66	0:22.66	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Maximus Meridius 2. Fawn Rupee 3. Big Shot
4th of 7	31/12/25	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.56	61.3 km/h	6.5L	$5.50	0:23.10	0:22.42	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Global Tracker 2. Zipping Georgia 3. Reborn Destiny

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