Richmond Straight Race 5

Ladbrokes Popular Srm Dogs Mdn Final F

Prize Money: $2,335

PURE HAPPINESS (7) got off the mark with his maiden victory last time at this track over 324m (17.62). Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Can make it two on the bounce. GREENGROCER TOM (5) was well fancied on debut but could manage only a minor placing when second (17.74) at this track. This looks easier and expected to improve further. BEHIND BLUE EYES (2) ran a nice race on debut when hitting the frame, finishing second (17.90) at this track over 324m. Much improved and rates a winning chance. MICKEY MELLCAT (1) is a last-start placegetter from this box – sure to have admirers.

Distance: 324m
Class: Maiden
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Mickey Mellcat (1) 33
Trainer: John Mellon (WINGELLO)
Prize Money: $500
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Black D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: MELLCAT LASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-2

Track

2: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-2

Distance

2: 0-0-2

Season

2: 0-0-2

Country

2: 0-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (18.01) over 324m at this track. Drawn the inside. Solid top-three prospects.

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	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.01	64.8 km/h	5.5L	$6.00	0:17.62	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$250	7	1. Pure Happiness 2. Behind Blue Eyes 3. Mickey Mellcat
3rd of 6	25/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.28	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$5.50	0:18.14	0:17.55	MDN	$1,870	$250	-	1. Had Some Help 2. Akii Alejandro 3. Mickey Mellcat

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

3rd of 8

2/7/26

Richmond Straight

324m

0:18.01

64.8 km/h

5.5L

$6.00

0:17.62

0:17.41

MDN

$1,870

$250

1. Pure Happiness

2. Behind Blue Eyes

3. Mickey Mellcat

3rd of 6

25/6/26

Richmond Straight

324m

0:18.28

63.8 km/h

2.0L

$5.50

0:18.14

0:17.55

MDN

$1,870

$250

1. Had Some Help

2. Akii Alejandro

3. Mickey Mellcat

Quest For Junior (3) 27267x7562
Trainer: Shane Pulbrook (TAHMOOR)
Prize Money: $2,695
Win / Place: 0% / 36%

2 yo Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: STEPPING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 0-4-4

Track

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

22: 0-4-4

Country

22: 0-4-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Yet to break through in 22 starts but has run a number of minor placings. Not showing a great deal of early speed. Hard to have without further improvement.

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 8	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.05	64.6 km/h	1.0L	$21	0:17.98	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$340	7	1. Silent Spartan 2. Quest For Junior 3. Bring The Beers
6th of 6	25/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:18.57	62.8 km/h	12.5L	$27	0:17.69	0:17.55	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Sky King 2. Winsome Tears 3. Tick Tick Zoom
5th of 6	18/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:18.29	63.8 km/h	5.8L	$15	0:17.89	0:17.52	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Rare Earth 2. Leave It Alone 3. Worth A Shot
7th of 8	11/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:18.55	62.9 km/h	10.8L	$17	0:17.79	0:17.29	MDN	$1,870	-	87	1. Anjo Statue 2. Bad Boy Jay 3. Bad Girl River
87 Day Spell
7th of 7	16/3/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	12.5L	$3.50	0:22.31	0:21.93	MDN	$2,540	-	12	1. Miss Maximus 2. Scott Clarity 3. Whodat Mustang
6th of 8	4/3/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.97	61.3 km/h	12.0L	$3.80	0:24.18	0:23.67	MDN	$1,530	-	6	1. Pseudo 2. Compare Bubble 3. Ritzy Ruth

Archie's Choice (4) 38581
Trainer: Jane Mortimer (WILBERFORCE)
Prize Money: $1,450
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

1 yo Black/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MANILA FLASH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

5: 1-0-1

Country

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good performance to win by a neck at this track over 324m (17.72) beating Greengrocer Tom in Maiden on July 2. Has ability and worth including.

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	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.72	65.8 km/h	0.3L	$41	0:17.72	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	18	1. Archie's Choice 2. Greengrocer Tom 3. Zipping Fritz
8th of 8	14/6/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:24.12	59.9 km/h	15.8L	$18	0:23.02	0:22.78	MDN	$1,870	-	11	1. Clyburn 2. Federal Fonz 3. See No Grief
5th of 7	3/6/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:23.63	61.1 km/h	9.8L	$23	0:22.94	0:22.69	MDN	$1,870	-	10	1. Dashing Darlene 2. See No Grief 3. Sunny Zoom Zoom
8th of 8	24/5/26	Richmond	401m	6	0:23.79	60.7 km/h	13.3L	$20	0:22.87	0:22.87	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Let's Just See 2. Dashing Darlene 3. Our Little Suzie
3rd of 6	17/5/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:23.59	61.2 km/h	12.3L	$10	0:22.73	0:22.53	MDN	$1,870	$250	-	1. Mick Boots 2. Go Forward Berny 3. Archie's Choice

Greengrocer Tom (5) 2
Trainer: Dean Maniaci (WINGELLO)
Prize Money: $340
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

1 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: PRECIOUS CHARLM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

Country

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Ran nicely on debut when jumped well and raced on pace, holding on to finish second (17.74) at this track over 324m. Forward showing expected.

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 8	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	0:17.74	65.7 km/h	0.3L	$1.60	0:17.72	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$340	-	1. Archie's Choice 2. Greengrocer Tom 3. Zipping Fritz

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

2nd of 8

2/7/26

Richmond Straight

324m

0:17.74

65.7 km/h

0.3L

$1.60

0:17.72

0:17.41

MDN

$1,870

$340

1. Archie's Choice

2. Greengrocer Tom

3. Zipping Fritz

Silent Spartan (6) 77567786x1
Trainer: Geoffery Case (TERALBA)
Prize Money: $1,200
Win / Place: 9.09% / 9.09%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: ANDO'S MAC (AUS)

Dam: BLACK NEVADA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Season

9: 1-0-0

Country

11: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 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	6	8
STARTS	1	2	1	2	2	3
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Solid performance to win by one length at this track over 324m (17.98) beating Quest For Junior in Maiden on July 2. Cannot enthuse 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
1st of 8	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.98	64.9 km/h	1.0L	$91	0:17.98	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	150	1. Silent Spartan 2. Quest For Junior 3. Bring The Beers
150 Day Spell
6th of 6	2/2/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:24.90	57.8 km/h	35.5L	$51	0:22.41	0:22.25	MDN	$1,870	-	30	1. Digger Sure Can 2. She's A Angel 3. Radiant Ethics
8th of 8	3/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:25.08	57.4 km/h	29.3L	$67	0:23.04	0:22.83	MDN	$1,870	-	7	1. Unreal Style 2. She's A Turbo 3. Hard Sniff Style
7th of 7	27/12/25	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:18.64	57.9 km/h	17.3L	$81	0:17.43	0:17.00	MDN	$850	-	47	1. Raccoon River 2. Miracle Jack 3. Rupee's Galore
47 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	10/11/25	Maitland	400m	2	0:23.99	60.0 km/h	18.5L	$61	0:22.69	0:22.31	MDN	$1,790	-	7	1. Lumiere 2. Nate's Beast 3. Nate's Lad
6th of 8	3/11/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	5.5L	$41	0:22.68	0:22.06	MDN	$1,790	-	16	1. Kara's Vogue 2. Road To Nate 3. Nate's Lad

Pure Happiness (7) 61
Trainer: Darryl Wilson (ABERMAIN)
Prize Money: $1,200
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Dominant Win Last Start

1 yo Black D

Sire: POSTMAN PAT (AUS)

Dam: JILL DOO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

Country

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Maiden last start at this track, recording a swift 17.62 over the 324m 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	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.62	66.2 km/h	4.0L	$3.30	0:17.62	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	31	1. Pure Happiness 2. Behind Blue Eyes 3. Mickey Mellcat
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	1/6/26	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.29	61.8 km/h	11.8L	$7.00	0:22.47	0:22.09	MDN	$1,870	-	-	1. Zipper Prize 2. She Has Pizzazz 3. Roman Fly

Zipping Fritz (8) 3
Trainer: Dana Ivers (GRETA)
Prize Money: $250
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

1 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: DON'T KNOCKA HIM (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING ZARBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

Country

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Turned in a sound debut over 324m at this track where he was well back early but wound up strongly to finish third (17.87) and beaten 2 lengths. Safe beginner who can give a big sight despite the draw.

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
3rd of 8	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:17.87	65.3 km/h	2.0L	$11	0:17.72	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$250	-	1. Archie's Choice 2. Greengrocer Tom 3. Zipping Fritz

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

3rd of 8

2/7/26

Richmond Straight

324m

0:17.87

65.3 km/h

2.0L

$11

0:17.72

0:17.41

MDN

$1,870

$250

1. Archie's Choice

2. Greengrocer Tom

3. Zipping Fritz

Bring The Beers (9) 3
Trainer: Darryl Wilson (ABERMAIN)
Prize Money: $250
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

1 yo Black D

Sire: POSTMAN PAT (AUS)

Dam: JILL DOO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

Country

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Produced a good effort on debut to finish third on July 2 over 324m at this track behind Silent Spartan, beaten 1.5 lengths (18.08) in a Maiden. Prefer in something easier.

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	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	5	0:18.08	64.5 km/h	1.5L	$1.70	0:17.98	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$250	-	1. Silent Spartan 2. Quest For Junior 3. Bring The Beers

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

3rd of 8

2/7/26

Richmond Straight

324m

0:18.08

64.5 km/h

1.5L

$1.70

0:17.98

0:17.41

MDN

$1,870

$250

1. Silent Spartan

2. Quest For Junior

3. Bring The Beers

Adrift (10) 6x34
Trainer: Frank Micallef (BOSSLEY PARK)
Prize Money: $325
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MISS BLACK CHARM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

3: 0-0-1

Country

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Good starter. Last start finished fourth over 324m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths (18.01) behind Archie's Choice in a Maiden on July 2. Prepared to just watch 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	2/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	6	0:18.01	64.8 km/h	4.3L	$6.00	0:17.72	0:17.41	MDN	$1,870	$75	7	1. Archie's Choice 2. Greengrocer Tom 3. Zipping Fritz
3rd of 7	25/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	7	0:18.04	64.7 km/h	3.5L	$61	0:17.80	0:17.55	MDN	$1,870	$250	191	1. Kalimera 2. Lainey Banner 3. Adrift
191 Day Spell
99th of 2	18/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	3	N/A	-	3.43L	$0.00	0:17.90		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Shaq Keeping 2. 99-Adrift 3.
6th of 7	16/12/25	Bulli	340m	1	0:20.39	60.0 km/h	16.3L	$7.50	0:19.25	0:19.00	MDN	$1,790	-	-	1. Taking Chance 2. Thousand Words 3. Assassino

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