Doncaster Bags Race 4

275mtrs (D2)

Prize Money: $489

GROUCHOS BADGER (3) comes here following a placing in solid time (17.32) over 275m at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. GROUCHOS SMASHER (6) has a strong winning strike-rate over this journey with two wins and a placing from four tries. Scored by 1.75 lengths last time (17.13) in a D2 over 275m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. HUT FITTER (2) finished in the minors last start over the 275m at this track but ran a quick 17.26 last start. In form and must include in calculations. MANX SASKIA (1) is in the mix after placing last time out.

Distance: 275m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: D2

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Manx Saskia (1) 3342213212
Trainer: S J L Lapidge (Doncaster)
Prize Money: $11,008
Win / Place: 19% / 54%

5 yo Black B

Sire: BROADSTRAND BONO (IRE)

Dam: SWIFT TOADY (IRE)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 19-20-13

Track

45: 9-7-9

Trk/Dst

45: 9-7-9

Distance

45: 9-7-9

Season

33: 5-6-7

Metro

57: 10-9-11

Country

39: 9-11-2

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
18	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3
STARTS	68	21	7
1st	12	5	2
2nd	13	3	4
3rd	12	1	0

Comments

Winner two starts back at this track over 275m in 17.39. Last start filled a minor placing over 275m at this track in D2. Capable of a good showing.

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 3	26/8/26	Doncaster	275m	2	0:17.31	57.2 km/h	4.5L	$9.00	0:16.95	0:16.87		$489	$77	7	1. Jazza Rooney 2. Manx Saskia 3. Heathmill Barron
1st of 6	19/8/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.39	56.9 km/h	1.0L	$2.88	0:17.39	0:17.07		$556	$172	7	1. Manx Saskia 2. Easy Stump 3. Cockneys Zeus
2nd of 6	12/8/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.41	56.9 km/h	4.0L	$8.00	0:17.09	0:17.06		$565	$77	7	1. Not Thatuasked 2. Manx Saskia 3. Rumble Strip
3rd of 5	5/8/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.37	57.0 km/h	4.5L	$4.50	0:17.01	0:16.93		$489	$77	7	1. Allaghaun Honey 2. Hut Fitter 3. Manx Saskia
1st of 5	29/7/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.16	57.7 km/h	1.0L	$1.57f	0:17.16	0:17.00		$480	$173	7	1. Manx Saskia 2. Rapido Ramona 3. Shanahee Brian
2nd of 6	22/7/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.74	55.8 km/h	1.5L	$3.25f	0:17.61	0:17.17		$557	$77	7	1. Skirk Mia 2. Manx Saskia 3. Devon Lucky

Hut Fitter (2) 3114322532
Trainer: D Calvert (Doncaster)
Prize Money: $4,162
Win / Place: 12% / 51%

2 yo Black D

Sire: BALLYHIMIKIN JET (IRE)

Dam: MEENAGH MAGS (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 6-11-7

Track

24: 3-6-5

Trk/Dst

14: 2-5-4

Distance

14: 2-5-4

Season

31: 4-8-5

Metro

38: 5-8-6

Country

9: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	3	16	20	5	2	1
1st	1	2	2	1	0	0
2nd	1	4	4	0	1	1
3rd	0	4	2	0	1	0

Comments

Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at this track then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in a D2 at this track over 275m (17.26). Key runner based on recent 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
2nd of 5	30/8/26	Doncaster	275m	1	0:17.26	57.4 km/h	2.0L	$4.33	0:17.10	0:16.84		$489	$77	6	1. Grouchos Davy 2. Hut Fitter 3. Seabrooke
3rd of 5	24/8/26	Doncaster	275m	2	0:17.60	56.2 km/h	2.8L	$3.00f	0:17.38	0:17.01		$489	$77	8	1. Redbrick Cantona 2. Vinegarhill Cash 3. Hut Fitter
5th of 5	16/8/26	Doncaster	275m	2	0:17.68	56.0 km/h	5.7L	$6.00	0:17.22	0:16.97		$489	$77	7	1. Millabbey Kitty 2. Grouchos Badger 3. Redbrick Cantona
2nd of 5	9/8/26	Doncaster	275m	2	0:17.38	57.0 km/h	0.8L	$7.00	0:17.32	0:16.85		$489	$77	4	1. Jazza Lila 2. Hut Fitter 3. Time Bandit
2nd of 5	5/8/26	Doncaster	275m	3	0:17.18	57.6 km/h	2.0L	$4.33	0:17.01	0:16.93		$489	$77	4	1. Allaghaun Honey 2. Hut Fitter 3. Manx Saskia
3rd of 5	1/8/26	Doncaster	275m	2	0:17.43	56.8 km/h	0.9L	$11	0:17.36	0:16.85		$489	$77	6	1. Gotacrushonyou 2. Jazza Lila 3. Hut Fitter

Grouchos Badger (3) 2124145452
Trainer: R J Overton (Doncaster)
Prize Money: $1,903
Win / Place: 29% / 52%

1 yo Black/WH D

Sire: LENSON BOCKO (IRE)

Dam: GLENGAR PETSY (GB)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-4-0

Track

17: 5-4-0

Trk/Dst

17: 5-4-0

Distance

17: 5-4-0

Season

17: 5-4-0

Metro

17: 5-4-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Unplaced two runs back then made impressive progress last time to be beaten just 1.3 lengths into second over 275m at this track. The recent effort suggests he is ready to win.

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 1	25/8/26	Star Pelaw	245m	3	0:14.96	59.0 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:14.96		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Grouchos Badger 2. 3.
2nd of 5	16/8/26	Doncaster	275m	4	0:17.32	57.2 km/h	1.3L	$2.75	0:17.22	0:16.97		$489	$77	22	1. Millabbey Kitty 2. Grouchos Badger 3. Redbrick Cantona
5th of 5	25/7/26	Doncaster	275m	4	0:17.44	56.8 km/h	5.5L	$4.50	0:16.99	0:16.57		$489	$77	5	1. Ballymac Brett 2. Jazza Rooney 3. Ruffian Blue
4th of 4	20/7/26	Doncaster	275m	3	0:17.36	57.0 km/h	2.4L	$2.63f	0:17.15	0:16.90		$489	$77	8	1. Sandwood Daffy 2. Ballymac Brett 3. Makeit Whisper
5th of 5	12/7/26	Doncaster	275m	3	0:17.33	57.1 km/h	2.9L	$2.25f	0:17.09	0:16.70		$566	$77	8	1. Sandwood Daffy 2. Ballymac Brett 3. Makeit Whisper
4th of 5	4/7/26	Doncaster	275m	3	0:17.83	55.5 km/h	9.3L	$7.00	0:17.09	0:16.81		$489	$77	7	1. Favourite Place 2. Cushie Mick 3. Luminous Dream

Chelms Elaine (5) 534445556x
Trainer: R J Overton (Doncaster)
Prize Money: $8,772
Win / Place: 12% / 59%

4 yo Black B

Sire: DOOLIN DUKE (IRE)

Dam: DROOPYS CUCKOO (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 9-16-18

Track

12: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

9: 1-0-0

Distance

9: 1-0-0

Season

15: 2-3-1

Metro

16: 2-0-3

Country

56: 7-16-15

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	1	1	3	5	14	48
1st	0	0	0	3	3	3
2nd	0	1	0	0	4	11
3rd	1	0	2	1	4	10

Comments

Missed the placings at the final run of her last campaign, finishing sixth over 275m at this track on June 20. Placed at both tries while first-up. Will need some luck to feature.

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
1st of 1	23/8/26	Doncaster	275m	3	0:17.32	57.2 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:17.32		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Chelms Elaine 2. 3.
1st of 1	16/8/26	Doncaster	0m	0	N/A	-	0L	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. Chelms Elaine 2. 3.
6th of 6	20/6/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:19.13	51.8 km/h	26.0L	$9.00	0:17.05	0:16.73		$552	$75	7	1. Ballymac Brett 2. Tullycanna Lass 3. Millabbey Kitty
5th of 5	13/6/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.51	56.5 km/h	2.1L	$5.50	0:17.32	0:16.88		$478	$75	7	1. Millabbey Kitty 2. Glitter Alan 3. Tullycanna Lass
5th of 6	6/6/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.77	55.7 km/h	3.9L	$7.00	0:17.44	0:16.80		$552	$75	6	1. Luminous Dream 2. Ballymac Brett 3. Kates Bojangle
5th of 5	31/5/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.61	56.2 km/h	4.6L	$7.00	0:17.22	0:17.02		$487	$75	43	1. Ruffian Blue 2. Luminous Dream 3. Favourite Place
43 Day Freshen-Up

Grouchos Smasher (6) 1444452151
Trainer: R J Overton (Doncaster)
Prize Money: $2,361
Win / Place: 35% / 50%

Track / Distance Specialist

1 yo Black B

Sire: GROCHOS DUKE (IRE)

Dam: GLENGAR QUEEN (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 7-2-1

Track

20: 7-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Season

20: 7-2-1

Metro

20: 7-2-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	5	6
STARTS	3	17
1st	1	6
2nd	0	2
3rd	0	1

Comments

Scored by 1.75 lengths last time (17.13) in a D2 over 275m at this track. Form strong at this course and distance, with two wins and a placing from four starts. Leading contender.

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 6	29/8/26	Doncaster	275m	5	0:17.13	57.8 km/h	1.8L	$11	0:17.13	0:16.91		$565	$182	7	1. Grouchos Smasher 2. Vinegarhill Kurn 3. Vinegarhill Cash
5th of 5	22/8/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.48	56.6 km/h	5.3L	$3.50	0:17.06	0:16.81		$489	$77	6	1. Aghaburren Milly 2. Jimelle 3. Late Lola
1st of 5	16/8/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.26	57.4 km/h	4.3L	$1.80f	0:17.26	0:16.97		$479	$172	7	1. Grouchos Smasher 2. Killieford Zoe 3. Luttons Reuben
2nd of 6	9/8/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.51	56.5 km/h	0.5L	$3.00f	0:17.47	0:16.85		$556	$77	28	1. Cockneys Cracker 2. Grouchos Smasher 3. Zero To Hero
1st of 1	3/8/26	Doncaster	275m	6	0:17.33	57.1 km/h	0L	$0.00	0:17.33		Trial	$0	-	-	1. Grouchos Smasher 2. 3.
5th of 5	12/7/26	Doncaster	450m	6	0:28.76	56.3 km/h	5.9L	$15	0:28.28	0:27.96		$537	$77	6	1. Redbrick Luna 2. Send For You 3. Redbrick Milner

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