Gunnedah Race 5

Red Chief Motel

Prize Money: $2,515

MY IRISH (2) has a strong record here with six wins and six placings from 15 starts. Recorded a 5.5 lengths win (19.80) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Expected to be in the finish. CASUAL ESCAPE (3) flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.25 lengths third (19.87) over 340m at this track and making it two placings on end. Form from his last run is proving strong. Expected to feature again. ROYMAN (1) led throughout when winning by a space two back hit the frame last time when second and beaten 6 lengths at this track (19.98). Leading chance. PRIVATE JAKE (7) can finish much closer after missing a cheque at this track last start.

Distance: 340m
Class: 4th/5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Royman (1) 6265157712
Trainer: Jamie Bush (GUNNEDAH)
Prize Money: $42,550
Win / Place: 18% / 46%

4 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: OPAL SKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

115: 21-18-15

Track

102: 19-18-14

Trk/Dst

86: 18-16-10

Distance

88: 19-16-10

Season

9: 2-2-0

Country

115: 21-18-15

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
20	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	17	20	9	15	8	17	12	17
1st	5	4	3	1	3	2	1	2
2nd	3	3	0	3	0	2	2	5
3rd	4	1	2	1	2	2	1	2

Comments

Won two starts back over 340m at this track. Last start he finished 2nd on November 2 over 340m at this track behind Flying Tango beaten 6 lengths (19.98) in a NG. Draw likely to suit. Has a solid record from this draw including five wins. Among the chances.

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 6	2/11/26	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:19.98	61.3 km/h	5.8L	$15	0:19.57	0:19.57	NG	$1,580	$300	11	1. Flying Tango 2. Royman 3. Shrewd Ethics
1st of 8	22/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:19.75	62.0 km/h	3.3L	$23	0:19.75	0:19.44	MX 2/3	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. Royman 2. Cheryl Blue 3. Miss Ziva
7th of 7	19/10/26	Dubbo	400m	4	0:23.86	60.4 km/h	10.3L	$34	0:23.13	0:23.13	NG	$1,580	-	9	1. Rosacky Rayo 2. Ava's Milo 3. Jacobite Battle
7th of 8	10/10/26	Dubbo	318m	4	0:19.51	58.7 km/h	16.3L	$51	0:18.37	0:18.13	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	-	2	1. Cindy's Patch 2. Nangar Archie 3. Bronte Lee
5th of 7	8/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:20.31	60.3 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:20.01	0:19.62	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Shrewd Ethics 2. Bear Man 3. On Appeal
1st of 8	1/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	5	0:19.96	61.3 km/h	0.1L	$4.80	0:19.96	0:19.66	MX 3/4	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Royman 2. Five Mile Rose 3. Mick The Master

My Irish (2) 53388x7431
Trainer: Mark Craig (SOUTH TAMWORTH)
Prize Money: $22,735
Win / Place: 28% / 60%

Track / Distance Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo BDL D

Sire: PESTANA (AUS)

Dam: KAPOW (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 11-5-7

Track

15: 6-2-4

Trk/Dst

6: 4-0-2

Distance

6: 4-0-2

Season

4: 1-0-1

Country

38: 11-5-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 340m in 19.80 last start, beating Swift Eli. Has hit winning form and can measure up again.

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	29/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:19.80	61.8 km/h	5.3L	$2.10f	0:19.80	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	14	1. My Irish 2. Swift Eli 3. Denawen Beach
3rd of 6	15/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.21	60.6 km/h	3.5L	$2.60	0:19.97	0:19.41	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	50	1. Robin Cargo 2. Private Jake 3. My Irish
50 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	26/8/26	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:17.60	61.4 km/h	6.3L	$26	0:17.16	0:17.16	FFA	$2,660	$75	5	1. Zipping Schrub 2. Tommie's Bride 3. Mostly Savage
7th of 7	21/8/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.74	60.7 km/h	9.8L	$9.50	0:23.05	0:23.03	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	65	1. Laurie's Ferrari 2. Barramundi Lou 3. Jasper Darke
65 Day Spell
8th of 8	17/6/26	Gunnedah	431m	4	0:26.03	59.6 km/h	17.3L	$10	0:24.82	0:24.67	GR 5	$3,140	-	10	1. Rainbow Ray 2. From The Disco 3. Armatree Stripe
8th of 8	7/6/26	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:26.10	59.4 km/h	17.5L	$5.50	0:24.87	0:24.47	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Cheryl Blue 2. Cowboy Carter 3. Occulent

Casual Escape (3) 3612128423
Trainer: Jamie Bush (GUNNEDAH)
Prize Money: $19,460
Win / Place: 24% / 56%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: CASUAL GLANCE (AUS)

Dam: HOUDINI'S NIECE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 9-5-7

Track

34: 8-5-6

Trk/Dst

23: 6-3-5

Distance

23: 6-3-5

Season

5: 0-2-1

Country

37: 9-5-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 2.25 lengths third (19.87) over 340m at this track and making it two placings on end. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.

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 7	1/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	3	0:19.87	61.6 km/h	2.3L	$3.90	0:19.70	0:19.66	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	7	1. Armatree Pasta 2. Shorty 3. Casual Escape
2nd of 8	24/9/26	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:19.71	62.1 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:19.54	0:19.38	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Kiando Venom 2. Casual Escape 3. Swift Hank
4th of 7	17/9/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.05	61.0 km/h	5.3L	$3.70	0:19.67	0:19.42	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	7	1. Armatree Pasta 2. Salamat 3. Lektra Bert
8th of 8	10/9/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.18	60.7 km/h	8.0L	$34	0:19.62	0:19.62	NG	$2,660	-	35	1. Payne Cargo 2. Cookie Man 3. Armatree Violet
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	6/8/26	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:25.19	61.6 km/h	0.8L	$3.80	0:25.14	0:25.14	GR 5	$3,240	$660	7	1. Rutland Snickers 2. Casual Escape 3. Hara's Rocky
1st of 8	30/7/26	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:25.13	61.7 km/h	0.3L	$12	0:25.13	0:24.98	GR 5	$3,240	$2,025	7	1. Casual Escape 2. Armatree Judo 3. Armatree Pesto

Denawen Beach (4) 3344224332
Trainer: Len Haaring (COOKS GAP)
Prize Money: $25,960
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FARMOR BANGS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 11-14-16

Track

47: 4-6-9

Trk/Dst

41: 4-5-8

Distance

41: 4-5-8

Season

18: 0-4-5

Country

103: 11-14-16

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	15	14	8	15	12	14	9
1st	4	2	1	0	0	1	2	1
2nd	2	4	1	1	1	1	3	1
3rd	2	4	0	2	2	3	2	1

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on November 2 over 340m at this track behind Dalair Milo beaten 0.8 lengths (20.02) in a Grade 5. Others have better credentials.

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	2/11/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.02	61.1 km/h	0.8L	$5.00	0:19.98	0:19.57	GR 5	$1,350	$250	4	1. Dalair Milo 2. Denawen Beach 3. Vinnie Zacapa
3rd of 8	29/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.18	60.7 km/h	5.3L	$7.00	0:19.80	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,340	$325	3	1. My Irish 2. Swift Eli 3. Denawen Beach
3rd of 6	26/10/26	Dubbo	318m	2	0:18.94	60.4 km/h	3.3L	$3.20	0:18.71	0:18.65	GR 5	$1,350	$150	4	1. Fog Hollow 2. Another Lehigh 3. Denawen Beach
4th of 8	22/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	3	0:20.31	60.3 km/h	4.0L	$12	0:20.03	0:19.44	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	3	1. Swift Bree 2. On Appeal 3. Swift Eli
2nd of 7	19/10/26	Dubbo	318m	3	0:18.76	61.0 km/h	2.0L	$5.00	0:18.61	0:18.22	GR 5	$1,350	$250	7	1. Lone Tornado 2. Denawen Beach 3. Cry To Me
2nd of 7	12/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.03	61.1 km/h	4.3L	$23	0:19.72	0:19.63	GR 5	$1,350	$250	4	1. Lucks A Lady 2. Denawen Beach 3. Hot To Test

Swift Eli (6) 3788348832
Trainer: Graham Pickering (COONAMBLE)
Prize Money: $23,895
Win / Place: 10% / 41%

3 yo Black D

Sire: PRIMO UNO (AUS)

Dam: NANGAR DIVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 10-14-15

Track

26: 2-2-5

Trk/Dst

20: 2-1-4

Distance

20: 2-1-4

Season

12: 0-1-3

Country

95: 10-14-15

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	13	10	14	13	11	10	13
1st	2	1	0	1	1	1	1	3
2nd	5	1	2	2	3	0	0	1
3rd	1	1	0	3	3	2	3	2

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when second (20.16) at this track, making it two placings on end. 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
2nd of 8	29/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:20.16	60.7 km/h	5.3L	$9.50	0:19.80	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. My Irish 2. Swift Eli 3. Denawen Beach
3rd of 8	22/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	5	0:20.28	60.4 km/h	3.5L	$41	0:20.03	0:19.44	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	7	1. Swift Bree 2. On Appeal 3. Swift Eli
8th of 8	15/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.71	59.1 km/h	8.8L	$3.40	0:20.10	0:19.41	GR 5	$2,340	-	12	1. Frame Sister 2. Zipping Frida 3. Lumeah Taylor
8th of 8	3/10/26	Dubbo	318m	8	0:18.95	60.4 km/h	12.3L	$61	0:18.08	0:18.08	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	2	1. Real Chance 2. Armatree Pasta 3. Cindy's Patch
4th of 8	1/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:20.25	60.4 km/h	5.3L	$4.80	0:19.88	0:19.66	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. From The Disco 2. Glen Alpine 3. Denawen Beach
3rd of 8	24/9/26	Gunnedah	340m	5	0:20.13	60.8 km/h	5.0L	$26	0:19.78	0:19.38	GR 5	$2,340	$325	14	1. Bear Man 2. Salamat 3. Swift Eli

Private Jake (7) 2154554236
Trainer: Jamie Bush (GUNNEDAH)
Prize Money: $18,630
Win / Place: 25% / 51%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: IT'S A MAYBE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 9-5-4

Track

29: 7-5-4

Trk/Dst

22: 5-3-3

Distance

22: 5-3-3

Season

7: 0-1-1

Country

35: 9-5-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (20.43) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length sixth. Has two placings from three starts from the draw. Has ability and should be around the money.

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
6th of 8	29/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:20.43	59.9 km/h	11.0L	$8.00	0:19.66	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Tommy The Frog 2. Swift Ariel 3. Hurricane Ethics
3rd of 7	22/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:19.99	61.2 km/h	3.0L	$3.30	0:19.77	0:19.44	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Drink Mojitos 2. Go Forward Blaze 3. Private Jake
2nd of 6	15/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:19.99	61.2 km/h	0.3L	$3.30	0:19.97	0:19.41	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	3	1. Robin Cargo 2. Private Jake 3. My Irish
4th of 7	12/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.01	61.2 km/h	5.3L	$6.00	0:19.64	0:19.63	NG	$1,580	$75	32	1. Prince Bernardo 2. Pessimism 3. Go Forward Block
32 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	10/9/26	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:20.45	59.9 km/h	4.5L	$2.40	0:20.13	0:19.62	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	12	1. Muggle 2. Shrewd Ethics 3. Noah Bonkers
5th of 8	29/8/26	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.11	60.9 km/h	5.8L	$3.90	0:19.71	0:19.56	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	23	1. Maybe Yes 2. Zipping Deloris 3. Shorty

Valentino Beach (8) 6652443242
Trainer: Len Haaring (COOKS GAP)
Prize Money: $64,285
Win / Place: 16% / 46%

5 yo BDL D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: KINLOCH BEACH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

173: 28-25-28

Track

73: 16-7-14

Trk/Dst

67: 14-7-14

Distance

67: 14-7-14

Season

11: 0-3-1

Country

173: 28-25-28

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
26	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	23	22	16	28	16	23	17	28
1st	6	8	2	2	2	4	2	2
2nd	4	5	4	4	1	4	2	1
3rd	3	1	0	5	6	3	3	7

Comments

Good effort last time when second (19.97) over 340m at this track. Drawn wide. Looks tested in 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
2nd of 6	2/11/26	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:19.97	61.3 km/h	0.8L	$3.40	0:19.93	0:19.57	MX 3/4	$1,350	$250	11	1. Panda Unleashed 2. Valentino Beach 3. Five Mile Rose
4th of 8	22/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.35	60.1 km/h	8.5L	$18	0:19.75	0:19.44	MX 2/3	$2,340	$75	3	1. Royman 2. Cheryl Blue 3. Miss Ziva
2nd of 8	19/10/26	Dubbo	318m	3	0:18.72	61.2 km/h	1.3L	$4.50	0:18.63	0:18.22	MX 3/4	$1,350	$250	11	1. Raven Fire 2. Valentino Beach 3. Always Brave
3rd of 7	8/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:19.97	61.3 km/h	1.8L	$15	0:19.85	0:19.62	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$325	7	1. Pessimism 2. Five Mile Rose 3. Valentino Beach
4th of 8	1/10/26	Gunnedah	340m	3	0:20.00	61.2 km/h	0.8L	$19	0:19.96	0:19.66	MX 3/4	$2,340	$75	3	1. Royman 2. Five Mile Rose 3. Mick The Master
4th of 8	28/9/26	Dubbo	318m	6	0:19.03	60.2 km/h	10.0L	$41	0:18.33	0:18.30	MX 2/3	$1,350	$75	7	1. Go Forward Block 2. Cindy's Secret 3. Better Light Up

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