Grafton Race 9

Sunny Lodge

Prize Money: $2,655

WESTERN LIES (8) goes very well here starting 10 times for six wins and two minors. Scored by 4.5 lengths last time (23.28) in a NG over 411m at Casino. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. FEDERAL PLAYER (3) is a talented type who boasts a strong winning strike-rate at this distance. Has quickly put himself into the picture to win the last couple of runs. Last start won Maitland in a handy 22.02 beating Freight Express. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Sure to be thereabouts. FEDERAL SENOR (4) was a last start winner (22.02) at Gosford who is building a strong winning record. Has an impeccable record at this journey winning all six. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Hard to fault the current string of winning form and can continue his winning ways. WAGTAIL WHISPER (1) is always a threat when he races at this journey.

Distance: 350m
Class: NG1-4
Track: Good
Weather: showery
Surface: All Weather

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Wagtail Whisper (1) 1111712124
Trainer: Frederick Swain (ELLANGOWAN)
Prize Money: $23,405
Win / Place: 59% / 77%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: TRIBAL MAGIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 13-4-0

Track

21: 13-4-0

Trk/Dst

21: 13-4-0

Distance

21: 13-4-0

Season

22: 13-4-0

Country

22: 13-4-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 5.5 lengths fourth (20.07) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Could pose a serious challenge if finds best 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
4th of 8	12/4/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.07	62.8 km/h	5.5L	$3.60	0:19.68	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$75	7	1. Western Lies 2. Heroic Federer 3. Kingsbrae Rex
2nd of 6	5/4/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:19.82	63.6 km/h	2.0L	$2.90	0:19.68	0:19.68	FFA	$2,660	$505	7	1. Fire Me Up 2. Wagtail Whisper 3. Disorderly
1st of 7	29/3/26	Grafton	350m	8	0:19.92	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$4.40	0:19.92	0:19.92	FFA	$2,660	$1,700	12	1. Wagtail Whisper 2. Robell Clyde 3. Disorderly
2nd of 7	17/3/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	2.3L	$3.40	0:19.71	0:19.71	NG	$2,660	$505	16	1. Fire And Gravy 2. Wagtail Whisper 3. Robell Clyde
1st of 7	1/3/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:19.86	63.4 km/h	2.3L	$2.70	0:19.86	0:19.66	FFA	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Wagtail Whisper 2. Kooringa Rafael 3. Robell Clyde
7th of 8	22/2/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.56	61.3 km/h	8.0L	$2.30	0:20.00	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	-	14	1. Kooringa Rafael 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Brodies Tiger

Kingsbrae Rex (2) 3143141337
Trainer: Charles Northfield (STRATHEDEN)
Prize Money: $15,685
Win / Place: 33% / 70%

1 yo Black D

Sire: TYPHOON SAMMY (AUS)

Dam: KINGSBRAE WENDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 8-3-6

Track

10: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-2

Distance

10: 2-2-2

Season

24: 8-3-6

Country

24: 8-3-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when seventh (24.88) at Casino. Has a low draw but appears tested on latest effort.

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
7th of 7	16/4/26	Casino	411m	6	0:24.88	59.5 km/h	22.8L	$7.50	0:23.28	0:23.28	NG	$2,660	-	4	1. Western Lies 2. Here Comes Dylan 3. Jimary Promise
3rd of 8	12/4/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:19.93	63.2 km/h	3.5L	$15	0:19.68	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$375	3	1. Western Lies 2. Heroic Federer 3. Kingsbrae Rex
3rd of 7	9/4/26	Casino	411m	1	0:23.38	63.3 km/h	2.8L	$8.50	0:23.18	0:23.18	FFA	$2,660	$375	7	1. Sweetest Of All 2. Western Lies 3. Kingsbrae Rex
1st of 8	2/4/26	Casino	411m	4	0:23.67	62.5 km/h	0.3L	$5.00	0:23.67	0:23.49	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	2	1. Kingsbrae Rex 2. Kooringa Kate 3. Jimary Promise
4th of 8	31/3/26	Casino	411m	6	0:24.18	61.2 km/h	5.3L	$3.30	0:23.80	0:23.31	GR 4/5	$5,020	$75	7	1. Drill Baby 2. Charli's Begonia 3. Hannah Goanna
1st of 8	24/3/26	Casino	411m	1	0:23.40	63.2 km/h	5.5L	$2.00	0:23.40	0:23.25	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	4	1. Kingsbrae Rex 2. Nitro Slim 3. Hannah Goanna

Federal Player (3) 1114111111
Trainer: Jason Mackay (RICHMOND VALE)
Prize Money: $35,575
Win / Place: 63% / 86%

Box Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: FEDERAL LILLY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 19-3-4

Season

25: 17-3-2

Country

30: 19-3-4

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	10	0	0	0

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

Comments

Recorded a 8 length win (22.02) in a NG last time at Maitland. Is yet to miss the placings from this box, including four wins. 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
1st of 8	20/4/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.02	65.4 km/h	8.0L	$1.40	0:22.02	0:22.02	NG	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Federal Player 2. Freight Express 3. My Moon Shadow
1st of 6	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.10	65.2 km/h	9.8L	$1.00	0:22.10	0:22.10	NG	$2,660	$1,700	14	1. Federal Player 2. Matt Jet Power 3. Look For Lionel
1st of 5	30/3/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.02	65.4 km/h	1.5L	$1.40	0:22.02	0:22.02	NG	$2,660	$1,700	6	1. Federal Player 2. Shorty Boy 3. Cookie Man
1st of 8	24/3/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:21.83	64.0 km/h	3.8L	$1.50	0:21.83	0:21.83	NG	$2,660	$1,700	11	1. Federal Player 2. Trunkey Chief 3. My Irish
1st of 6	13/3/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:22.27	64.7 km/h	9.5L	$1.10	0:22.27	0:22.27	FFA	$2,660	$1,700	6	1. Federal Player 2. Impatient Rose 3. Barramundi Lou
1st of 6	7/3/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:22.69	63.5 km/h	2.3L	$1.40	0:22.69	0:22.47	NG	$2,660	$1,700	5	1. Federal Player 2. Star 3. Impatient Rose

Federal Senor (4) 111111
Trainer: Jason Mackay (RICHMOND VALE)
Prize Money: $8,700
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

Picket Fence

1 yo Black D

Sire: EL GRAND SENOR (AUS)

Dam: FLO JO FOCUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 6-0-0

Season

6: 6-0-0

Country

6: 6-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

On a hot streak of form, the latest charging out of the boxes early and scoring at Gosford (22.02), making it six straight wins. In sparkling form and must 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
1st of 7	21/4/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.02	63.4 km/h	2.5L	$1.20	0:22.02	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	8	1. Federal Senor 2. Pitman Go Well 3. Fascinate Vern
1st of 6	13/4/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.34	64.5 km/h	1.8L	$1.20	0:22.34	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	6	1. Federal Senor 2. Semi Peakin' 3. Sweet Street
1st of 7	7/4/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.15	63.1 km/h	3.0L	$1.10	0:22.15	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Federal Senor 2. Pontella 3. Infrared Violet
1st of 8	2/4/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.49	64.0 km/h	5.3L	$1.40	0:22.49	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Federal Senor 2. Deadly Venom 3. Burglar Tom
1st of 8	28/3/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:22.70	63.4 km/h	6.3L	$1.90	0:22.70	0:22.59	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Federal Senor 2. Kalani Miss 3. Ella's Glory
1st of 8	24/3/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.20	62.9 km/h	3.8L	$1.90	0:22.20	0:21.83	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	-	1. Federal Senor 2. Aspen Ridge 3. Mulitalo

Heroic Federer (6) 1211112421
Trainer: Michael Landrigan (WATERVIEW HEIGHTS)
Prize Money: $69,975
Win / Place: 35% / 73%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FIRE ON ICE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 19-13-7

Track

23: 12-5-1

Trk/Dst

12: 8-2-1

Distance

12: 8-2-1

Season

33: 12-9-5

Metro

14: 2-3-3

Country

39: 17-10-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	8	3	0	0

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

Comments

Scored by 7 lengths last time (19.83) in a Grade 4/5 over 350m at this track. Has two wins and two placings from six starts from the draw. Tough field and looking to others this time.

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	19/4/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:19.83	63.5 km/h	7.0L	$1.10	0:19.83	0:19.83	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	7	1. Heroic Federer 2. Call To Arms 3. Rudolf Rumble
2nd of 8	12/4/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:19.81	63.6 km/h	1.8L	$3.00	0:19.68	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$505	7	1. Western Lies 2. Heroic Federer 3. Kingsbrae Rex
4th of 8	5/4/26	Grafton	450m	5	0:25.50	63.5 km/h	7.5L	$9.00	0:24.97	0:24.97	NG	$32,500	-	7	1. Badger's Beast 2. Drink Tins 3. Cash Cruise
2nd of 8	29/3/26	Grafton	450m	7	0:25.45	63.7 km/h	1.0L	$7.00	0:25.37	0:25.09	NG	$6,830	$1,500	9	1. Drink Tins 2. Heroic Federer 3. Teresita
1st of 8	20/3/26	Casino	411m	8	0:23.08	64.1 km/h	3.8L	$1.70	0:23.08	0:23.08	GR 4	$4,520	$3,000	13	1. Heroic Federer 2. Tricky Micky 3. Kingsbrae Rex
1st of 7	7/3/26	Q Lakeside	457m	4	0:25.29	65.1 km/h	1.0L	$3.60	0:25.29	0:24.98	GR 5	$9,000	$5,850	6	1. Heroic Federer 2. Little Lies 3. Tripper Art

Here Comes Dylan (7) 5221561582
Trainer: Charles Northfield (STRATHEDEN)
Prize Money: $51,545
Win / Place: 35% / 69%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC LIAR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 19-13-5

Track

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

15: 3-3-0

Country

53: 19-13-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	17	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the frame latest (23.59) when second at Casino in a NG. Yet to miss the frame from five starts from the draw, including two wins. Tough field and looking to others 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
2nd of 7	16/4/26	Casino	411m	2	0:23.59	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$8.50	0:23.28	0:23.28	NG	$2,660	$505	49	1. Western Lies 2. Here Comes Dylan 3. Jimary Promise
49 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	26/2/26	Casino	300m	8	0:17.82	60.6 km/h	15.0L	$6.00	0:16.77	0:16.77	NG	$2,660	-	4	1. Western Lies 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Bye Bye Robyn
5th of 8	22/2/26	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	6.0L	$4.20	0:20.00	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	-	10	1. Kooringa Rafael 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Brodies Tiger
1st of 8	12/2/26	Casino	300m	6	0:16.85	64.1 km/h	2.8L	$7.50	0:16.85	0:16.85	NG	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Here Comes Dylan 2. Make And Break 3. Hi Jessie
6th of 6	5/2/26	Casino	411m	5	0:23.71	62.4 km/h	7.8L	$3.40	0:23.17	0:23.17	NG	$4,160	-	18	1. Make And Break 2. Tub Star 3. Mckeon
5th of 6	18/1/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.24	62.3 km/h	5.8L	$4.20	0:19.84	0:19.84	FFA	$2,660	-	3	1. Disorderly 2. Paw Until Payday 3. Just Tommy

Western Lies (8) 1311515211
Trainer: Charles Northfield (STRATHEDEN)
Prize Money: $53,905
Win / Place: 41% / 73%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC LIAR (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 22-12-5

Track

10: 6-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 5-0-1

Distance

7: 5-0-1

Season

24: 10-6-1

Country

53: 22-12-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	12	0	0	0

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

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to post a big 4.5 lengths victory in a NG last start at Casino, recording a speedy 23.28 over the 411m journey. Has the ability and expected to go close again.

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	16/4/26	Casino	411m	8	0:23.28	63.6 km/h	4.3L	$1.60	0:23.28	0:23.28	NG	$2,660	$1,700	4	1. Western Lies 2. Here Comes Dylan 3. Jimary Promise
1st of 8	12/4/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:19.68	64.0 km/h	1.8L	$2.10	0:19.68	0:19.68	NG	$2,660	$1,700	3	1. Western Lies 2. Heroic Federer 3. Kingsbrae Rex
2nd of 7	9/4/26	Casino	411m	4	0:23.20	63.8 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:23.18	0:23.18	FFA	$2,660	$505	7	1. Sweetest Of All 2. Western Lies 3. Kingsbrae Rex
5th of 8	2/4/26	Casino	300m	1	0:17.06	63.3 km/h	4.3L	$1.60	0:16.77	0:16.73	FFA	$2,660	-	13	1. Hi Jessie 2. Oscar Dutton 3. Luna Anne
1st of 7	20/3/26	Casino	411m	7	0:23.49	63.0 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:23.49	0:23.08	NG	$4,660	$3,100	15	1. Western Lies 2. Disorderly 3. Swift Grant
5th of 5	5/3/26	Casino	411m	1	0:24.06	61.5 km/h	4.3L	$1.20	0:23.77	0:23.24	NG	$2,660	-	7	1. Make And Break 2. Swift Grant 3. Paw Until Payday

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