Richmond Race 9

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Prize Money: $2,335

MIDNIGHT SMOKE (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with three wins and four minors from seven tries. Below best last time at this track (23.58) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length fifth. Looks a key chance on best form. HEAR NO GRIEF (2) box seated early before forging to the lead turning and lifting to score (18.35) at this track in a Grade 5 over 320m. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Expected to measure up again. FUGENZO (4) was in the minors two back (22.41) at Gosford but ran below best last time at this track, finishing 6th. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Worth following up. TAKE A BREAK (7) is new to this distance but not to be underestimated.

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

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Midnight Smoke (1) 1232331115
Trainer: Therese Simmons (PORTLAND)
Prize Money: $8,535
Win / Place: 28% / 85%

1 yo Black D

Sire: LET IT DEVELOP (AUS)

Dam: SLINGSHOT MELODY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-3-5

Track

8: 3-1-3

Trk/Dst

7: 3-1-3

Distance

7: 3-1-3

Country

14: 4-3-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 320m. Last start finished 5th over 401m at this track beaten 11 lengths (23.58) behind Coby Kade in a Grade 5 on July 24. Has clocked a fast 18.24 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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
5th of 8	24/7/26	Richmond	401m	8	0:23.58	61.2 km/h	11.0L	$8.00	0:22.80	0:22.80	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Coby Kade 2. Spring Dazzler 3. Well Kept Secret
1st of 8	10/7/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.24	63.2 km/h	6.0L	$1.40	0:18.24	0:18.05	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Midnight Smoke 2. Hear No Grief 3. Side Show Bob
1st of 8	3/7/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.58	62.0 km/h	2.3L	$5.00	0:18.58	0:17.96	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Midnight Smoke 2. Well Kept Secret 3. Adamant Andy
1st of 8	26/6/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.33	62.8 km/h	3.3L	$3.40	0:18.33	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Midnight Smoke 2. Daltry 3. Miss Chit Chat
3rd of 8	19/6/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.89	61.0 km/h	11.0L	$4.00	0:18.11	0:17.93	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Creeping Tiger 2. Well Kept Secret 3. Silvertree Scar, Midnight Smoke
3rd of 8	12/6/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.52	62.2 km/h	3.8L	$4.40	0:18.26	0:18.01	GR 5	$2,340	$325	9	1. Near Impossible 2. Go Forward Kenny 3. Midnight Smoke

Hear No Grief (2) 1317861861
Trainer: John Grief (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $8,035
Win / Place: 33% / 46%

Unbeaten from the Box

Last Start Winner from Box

1 yo BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ROARING ROSA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 5-1-1

Track

15: 5-1-1

Trk/Dst

13: 4-1-1

Distance

13: 4-1-1

Season

7: 2-0-0

Country

15: 5-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 320m in 18.35 last start, beating Reborn Jester. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this box. Sure to go well.

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 7	9/9/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.35	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$1.80	0:18.35	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Hear No Grief 2. Reborn Jester 3. Avoca Star
6th of 8	2/9/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.76	61.4 km/h	10.5L	$8.50	0:18.01	0:17.89	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Spring Cruiser 2. Brutal Reality 3. Fort Knox
8th of 8	28/8/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.81	61.2 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:18.40	0:18.21	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Hot Mess Express 2. Secret Bullet 3. Funky Lady
1st of 7	23/8/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.51	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$3.00	0:18.51	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Hear No Grief 2. Jay's Dazzler 3. Barry Bullpit
6th of 8	16/8/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.94	60.8 km/h	9.3L	$4.00	0:18.28	0:17.97	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Special Tick 2. Dean's Magic 3. Slick Silas
8th of 8	12/8/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:19.11	60.3 km/h	12.3L	$3.60	0:18.25	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Woopi Bluebirds 2. Wighton Banner 3. Erina Flash

Barstool Dollars (3) 4221372547
Trainer: Troy Vella (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $11,115
Win / Place: 13% / 58%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: BANG BANG BYE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-9-4

Track

21: 3-7-2

Trk/Dst

14: 1-5-1

Distance

14: 1-5-1

Season

3: 0-0-0

Country

29: 4-9-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 320m at this track. Others preferred on this occasion.

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 8	11/9/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:19.55	58.9 km/h	17.8L	$13	0:18.30	0:18.30	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Hard Right 2. Mia's Mirage 3. Adamant Andy
4th of 7	2/9/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.55	62.1 km/h	8.3L	$7.00	0:17.98	0:17.89	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	7	1. Domineering 2. Lucy Valentine 3. Whistle Wave
5th of 8	26/8/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.61	61.9 km/h	6.8L	$6.00	0:18.13	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	49	1. Anjo Princess 2. Spring Cruiser 3. Houdini Escape
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2nd of 8	8/7/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.38	62.7 km/h	2.8L	$4.00	0:18.18	0:17.89	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Always Brave 2. Barstool Dollars 3. Teresa's Angel
7th of 8	1/7/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.73	61.5 km/h	6.5L	$4.20	0:18.27	0:18.27	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	5	1. Muscle Memory 2. Lucky Links 3. Teresa's Angel
3rd of 8	26/6/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.69	61.6 km/h	2.5L	$2.10	0:18.51	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$325	9	1. Isabella Kade 2. Teresa's Angel 3. Barstool Dollars

Fugenzo (4) 223411f436
Trainer: Luke Brown (EAST KURRAJONG)
Prize Money: $6,680
Win / Place: 21% / 57%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SEKORA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-3-2

Track

6: 0-1-1

Season

3: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

13: 3-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Grade 5 on September 9 over 401m at this track behind Spring Cruiser beaten 7 lengths (23.16). Placed two back at Gosford. Solid 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
6th of 8	9/9/26	Richmond	401m	2	0:23.16	62.3 km/h	7.8L	$2.70	0:22.62	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	-	15	1. Spring Cruiser 2. Love Over Gold 3. My Roadster Boy
3rd of 7	25/8/26	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.41	62.3 km/h	2.5L	$2.30	0:22.22	0:22.01	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Dean's Magic 2. Zipper Night 3. Fugenzo
4th of 8	18/8/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.78	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$2.00	0:22.48	0:21.95	GR 5	$2,340	$75	23	1. Bluey's Girl 2. Hey Zipper 3. Shining Reign
- of 7	26/7/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:29.85	48.4 km/h	99.0L	$2.40	0:22.92	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,340	-	12	1. Zipping Lambert 2. Paris Party 3. Sudden Flash
1st of 8	14/7/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.18	63.0 km/h	2.5L	$1.40	0:22.18	0:22.09	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	14	1. Fugenzo 2. Hey Zipper 3. Tiger's Gambit
1st of 8	30/6/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.21	62.9 km/h	11.5L	$1.80	0:22.21	0:22.18	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	20	1. Fugenzo 2. Rupee's Galore 3. Stylish Choice

Adamant Andy (6) 3114265231
Trainer: Christine Proctor (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $8,930
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

1 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ROARING ROSA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-3-5

Track

19: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

19: 4-3-5

Distance

19: 4-3-5

Season

8: 2-2-1

Country

19: 4-3-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Backs up after winning by 1.5 lengths at this track (18.23) beating Shout For Joy in a Grade 5 on September 13 five days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.

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	13/9/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.23	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:18.23	0:17.99	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	2	1. Adamant Andy 2. Shout For Joy 3. Side Show Bob
3rd of 8	11/9/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.41	62.6 km/h	1.5L	$9.50	0:18.30	0:18.30	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Hard Right 2. Mia's Mirage 3. Adamant Andy
2nd of 8	4/9/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.69	61.6 km/h	3.3L	$7.50	0:18.46	0:17.90	GR 5	$2,340	$435	5	1. Houdini Escape 2. Adamant Andy 3. Follow The Ace
5th of 7	30/8/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.79	61.3 km/h	7.0L	$1.80	0:18.29	0:18.04	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Creeping Clover 2. Jungle Gym 3. From The Angel
6th of 7	21/8/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.64	61.8 km/h	5.3L	$4.40	0:18.28	0:18.28	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Anjo Prince 2. Anjo Princess 3. Wicked Raven
2nd of 8	16/8/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.47	62.4 km/h	1.0L	$2.30	0:18.39	0:17.97	GR 5	$2,340	$435	9	1. Anjo Princess 2. Adamant Andy 3. Beef Kebab

Take A Break (7) 541632865x
Trainer: Sam Sultana (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $45,365
Win / Place: 26% / 61%

2 yo Black D

Sire: AMRON BOY (AUS)

Dam: ASHBY REBEL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 9-8-4

Track

10: 4-3-1

Metro

20: 4-3-3

Country

14: 5-5-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	8	0	0

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

Comments

Returns from a 11 weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 520m at Wentworth Park. Capable of taking this out.

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	4/7/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.28	61.8 km/h	5.8L	$2.80	0:29.87	0:29.31	GR 4/5	$9,750	-	7	1. Hard Style Girl 2. My Pharaoh 3. Towering Earl
6th of 8	27/6/26	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.40	61.6 km/h	10.3L	$7.50	0:29.68	0:29.29	NG	$10,500	-	9	1. Hey Arnold 2. President Rolex 3. Entertainer
8th of 8	18/6/26	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.78	60.8 km/h	16.8L	$4.20	0:29.61	0:29.23	GR 4/5	$6,310	-	12	1. Best Surprise 2. Zipping Ariel 3. Bandit Blaze
2nd of 7	6/6/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:30.00	62.4 km/h	3.5L	$3.20	0:29.75	0:29.58	GR 4/5	$9,650	$1,825	9	1. Magic Fletch 2. Take A Break 3. Flash Ethics
3rd of 7	28/5/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.03	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$4.00	0:29.40	0:29.40	GR 4/5	$6,310	$780	7	1. Ronaldo Vella 2. Gloria Keeping 3. Take A Break
6th of 8	21/5/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.11	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$2.10f	0:29.80	0:29.39	NG	$6,610	-	5	1. Paw Isla 2. Prim And Pretty 3. Paw Damon

Three Hundred (8) 3245643517
Trainer: Darrin Ferguson (CASTLEREAGH)
Prize Money: $8,500
Win / Place: 10% / 43%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: RARE TALENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 3-7-3

Track

27: 3-5-3

Trk/Dst

25: 3-5-3

Distance

25: 3-5-3

Season

4: 1-0-1

Country

30: 3-7-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 320m in 18.34. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 320m at this track at Grade 5 level. Not suited by wide draw, not far away last time but this is a stiff test.

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 8	28/8/26	Richmond	320m	5	0:18.79	61.3 km/h	5.5L	$8.50	0:18.40	0:18.21	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Hot Mess Express 2. Secret Bullet 3. Funky Lady
1st of 7	21/8/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.34	62.8 km/h	1.0L	$4.40	0:18.34	0:18.28	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Three Hundred 2. Freddy Wick 3. Beef Kebab
5th of 8	12/8/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.87	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$7.50	0:18.44	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Silvertree Scar 2. Vintage Mel 3. Dire
3rd of 8	7/8/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.81	61.2 km/h	7.8L	$23	0:18.26	0:18.25	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Houdini Escape 2. Hey Barbie Girl 3. Three Hundred
4th of 8	31/7/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.96	60.8 km/h	8.3L	$31	0:18.38	0:18.38	GR 5	$2,340	$75	5	1. Comanche Rick 2. Frankly 3. Corless Devious
6th of 8	26/7/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.84	61.1 km/h	7.5L	$13	0:18.31	0:18.14	GR 5	$2,340	-	44	1. Ace To Burn 2. My Roadster Boy 3. Both Bullets
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