Grafton Race 8

Valley Protective Services

Stake: $3,186

COMMANCHE JACK (2) Handy enough when winning last run around here and ideal trip as proven previously. Won last 2 on the bounce. Has early speed and positions nicely. Strong hope. RIVERLAND SON (7) In the money when 2nd last start at this track and hard to fault at this trip. Racing consistently this campaign. Have to respect the recent kennel form. Will be there at the finish. MCKEON (1) Came in 4th last time at Q1 Lakeside. Likely to bounce back and proven performer at this distance. Has a nice turn of foot. Going well this campaign. Has to be included. SOUL OF FIRE (4) Ran 5th last time at the track. In good condition this preparation. Mark Moroney kennel are on a hot streak. Looks to be value.

Distance: 350m
Class: Free For All
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

Mckeon (1) 7113112174
Trainer: Michael Landrigan (WATERVIEW HEIGHTS)
Prize Money: $196,218
Win / Place: 50% / 78%

Track Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FIRE ON ICE (AUS)

Owners: Grahame Blunt

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 26-6-9

Track

14: 7-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 3-1-2

Distance

7: 3-1-2

Season

32: 13-4-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	20	2	0	0

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

Comments

Odds of $3.80 and ran 4th last time at Q1 Lakeside. Likely to bounce back and suited at this distance historically. Michael Landrigan kennel are running hot lately. Capable type.

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 7	20/6/26	Q Lakeside	457m	2	0:25.65	64.1 km/h	2.8L	$3.70	0:25.46	0:25.00	FFA	$13,200	$660	6	1. Oxidisation 2. Ritza Law 3. Validate
7th of 8	14/6/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	9.8L	$3.50	0:19.75	0:19.72	NG	$7,896	-	7	1. Absconding 2. Ascend Fern 3. Quick Thinkin'
1st of 8	7/6/26	Grafton	350m	7	0:19.74	63.8 km/h	4.3L	$2.80	0:19.74	0:19.74	NG	$3,192	$2,040	9	1. Mckeon 2. Riverland Son 3. Soul Of Fire
2nd of 8	29/5/26	Casino	484m	7	0:28.05	62.1 km/h	3.3L	$2.70	0:27.82	0:27.82	NG	$18,696	$4,200	8	1. Integrity Lari 2. Mckeon 3. Jimary Promise
1st of 5	21/5/26	Casino	484m	5	0:27.46	63.5 km/h	6.0L	$2.40	0:27.46	0:27.46	NG	$4,152	$2,640	14	1. Mckeon 2. Sweetest Of All 3. Striped Mac
1st of 7	7/5/26	Casino	411m	1	0:23.35	63.4 km/h	6.3L	$1.90	0:23.35	0:23.28	NG	$6,192	$4,140	7	1. Mckeon 2. Western Lies 3. Last Rupee

Commanche Jack (2) 2521411511
Trainer: Maureen Turner (LARA)
Prize Money: $22,968
Win / Place: 45% / 75%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NANGAR FREEDOM (AUS)

Owners: Maureen Turner

100

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 9-3-3

Track

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-0

Distance

7: 5-1-0

Season

20: 9-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Displayed potential when winning last run around here and have to respect the form at this trip. Made it 2 wins in a row. Should be going forward early. Will be in the finish.

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	20/6/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:19.66	64.1 km/h	4.3L	$2.00	0:19.66	0:19.66	GR 4	$3,024	$1,920	6	1. Commanche Jack 2. Fix It Fred 3. Call To Arms
1st of 5	14/6/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:19.80	63.6 km/h	6.3L	$1.60	0:19.80	0:19.72	GR 4/5	$3,024	$1,920	7	1. Commanche Jack 2. Ophidian 3. Paw Gertrude
5th of 8	7/6/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.28	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$3.60	0:19.74	0:19.74	NG	$3,192	-	18	1. Mckeon 2. Riverland Son 3. Soul Of Fire
1st of 7	20/5/26	Ballarat	390m	2	0:21.74	64.6 km/h	6.0L	$2.30	0:21.74	0:21.74	MX 3/4	$4,032	$2,700	7	1. Commanche Jack 2. Our Patch 3. Whisky Point
1st of 8	13/5/26	Ballarat	390m	4	0:21.74	64.6 km/h	6.0L	$2.60	0:21.74	0:21.70	GR 4/5	$4,032	$2,700	6	1. Commanche Jack 2. Aston Warrior 3. Fluent Action
4th of 7	7/5/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	2.3L	$4.40	0:22.15	0:21.99	FFA	$4,032	$90	8	1. Sweet Love 2. Fluent Action 3. Our Patch

Wicket (3) 2214333363
Trainer: Austin Dillon (CABOOLTURE)
Prize Money: $133,764
Win / Place: 43% / 86%

Box Specialist

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: HOLY REIGN (AUS)

Owners: Robyn Mackellar

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 22-12-10

Distance

5: 3-0-1

Season

26: 10-3-8

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	6	9	0	0

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

Comments

Tidy run when 3rd last run at Q1 Lakeside and ideal distance as proven previously. Showing good ability since returning from a spell but down in trip. Entitled to be a big price.

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	20/6/26	Q Lakeside	457m	3	0:25.65	64.1 km/h	3.5L	$15	0:25.39	0:25.00	GR 5	$10,800	$1,080	3	1. Canya Talk Now 2. Heroic Federer 3. Wicket
6th of 7	17/6/26	Capalaba	366m	6	0:20.19	65.3 km/h	8.8L	$7.50	0:19.55	0:19.55	GR 4/5	$3,720	-	6	1. Sheriff 2. More Than Merry 3. Great Terms
3rd of 7	11/6/26	Q Straight	350m	1	0:19.20	65.6 km/h	4.0L	$11	0:18.91	0:18.72	OPEN	$4,200	$420	7	1. Gold Force 2. Armarta 3. Wicket
3rd of 8	4/6/26	Q Lakeside	457m	8	0:25.57	64.3 km/h	2.4L	$6.00	0:25.39	0:24.83	GR 5	$10,800	$1,080	7	1. Nangar Zara 2. Koby Keeping 3. Wicket
3rd of 8	28/5/26	Q Lakeside	457m	7	0:25.62	64.2 km/h	1.9L	$5.50	0:25.49	0:24.91	GR 4/5	$12,000	$1,200	6	1. Chasing Snow 2. Nangar Wally 3. Wicket
3rd of 8	22/5/26	Q Lakeside	390m	8	0:22.04	63.7 km/h	4.0L	$1.90	0:21.76	0:21.63	GR 3/4	$4,080	$408	19	1. Seaway Cruiser 2. Daintree Blinder 3. Wicket

Soul Of Fire (4) 1164216135
Trainer: Mark Moroney (ULMARRA)
Prize Money: $28,380
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

2 yo DK BDL B

Sire: FIRE LEGEND (AUS)

Dam: SHIMA MAGIC (AUS)

Owners: Melissa Moroney

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 12-6-6

Track

21: 7-4-4

Trk/Dst

16: 6-2-3

Distance

16: 6-2-3

Season

36: 12-6-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Started at $4.20 and finished 5th last time at this track. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Have to respect the recent Mark Moroney form. Value runner at good odds.

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 8	16/6/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.22	62.3 km/h	5.3L	$4.20	0:19.85	0:19.82	NG	$3,192	-	9	1. Riverland Son 2. Sheezel 3. My Warrior
3rd of 8	7/6/26	Grafton	350m	2	0:20.20	62.4 km/h	6.5L	$9.00	0:19.74	0:19.74	NG	$3,192	$450	9	1. Mckeon 2. Riverland Son 3. Soul Of Fire
1st of 8	29/5/26	Casino	411m	1	0:23.42	63.2 km/h	2.0L	$2.10	0:23.42	0:23.33	GR 4/5	$3,024	$1,920	5	1. Soul Of Fire 2. Barley Charlie 3. Kooringa Kate
6th of 6	24/5/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.44	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$4.80	0:19.86	0:19.80	GR 3/4	$3,192	-	5	1. Federal Sniper 2. Fireball Zed 3. Annihilating
1st of 8	19/5/26	Grafton	350m	6	0:19.87	63.4 km/h	4.8L	$1.60	0:19.87	0:19.87	GR 5	$2,808	$1,800	7	1. Soul Of Fire 2. Reel 'Em Mini 3. Bobby Bonus
2nd of 8	12/5/26	Grafton	450m	8	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	5.0L	$2.00	0:25.30	0:25.30	GR 5	$3,768	$762	7	1. Goldstar Klein 2. Soul Of Fire 3. Othello

Wagtail Whisper (5) 7121241343
Trainer: Frederick Swain (ELLANGOWAN)
Prize Money: $31,116
Win / Place: 53% / 76%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: TRIBAL MAGIC (AUS)

Owners: Frances Swain

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 14-4-2

Track

25: 14-4-2

Trk/Dst

25: 14-4-2

Distance

25: 14-4-2

Season

26: 14-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Did well when 3rd last run at the track and proven performer at this distance in the past. Has shown early pace in races to date. Going well this preparation. Can measure up against these.

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 6	20/6/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:19.96	63.1 km/h	2.5L	$7.00	0:19.77	0:19.66	NG	$3,192	$450	13	1. Shorty Boy 2. Riverland Son 3. Wagtail Whisper
4th of 8	7/6/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.26	62.2 km/h	4.5L	$4.40	0:19.94	0:19.74	NG	$3,192	$90	35	1. Tornado Ethics 2. Federal Iceman 3. Sheezel
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	3/5/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.29	62.1 km/h	4.5L	$1.90	0:19.97	0:19.69	NG	$3,192	$450	7	1. Wilgunya Prince 2. Federal Senor 3. Wagtail Whisper
1st of 7	26/4/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.03	62.9 km/h	0.8L	$8.00	0:20.03	0:20.03	NG	$3,192	$2,040	14	1. Wagtail Whisper 2. Kingsbrae Rex 3. Heroic Federer
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	$3,192	$90	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	$3,192	$606	7	1. Fire Me Up 2. Wagtail Whisper 3. Disorderly

Riverland Son (7) 6444111212
Trainer: Rodney Lee (GRAFTON)
Prize Money: $43,752
Win / Place: 44% / 76%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: CHAMPION MODEL (AUS)

Owners: Lucky 27 - Mgr M Gleeson

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 17-8-4

Track

32: 16-7-4

Trk/Dst

22: 14-5-2

Distance

22: 14-5-2

Season

24: 13-5-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Finished 2nd last start at this venue and will be well suited at the distance. Tracking very well this campaign. Rodney Lee kennel are in good form of late. Chance and can measure 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	20/6/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	1.5L	$3.30	0:19.77	0:19.66	NG	$3,192	$606	4	1. Shorty Boy 2. Riverland Son 3. Wagtail Whisper
1st of 8	16/6/26	Grafton	350m	5	0:19.85	63.5 km/h	0.8L	$2.50	0:19.85	0:19.82	NG	$3,192	$2,040	9	1. Riverland Son 2. Sheezel 3. My Warrior
2nd of 8	7/6/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$3.80	0:19.74	0:19.74	NG	$3,192	$606	19	1. Mckeon 2. Riverland Son 3. Soul Of Fire
1st of 6	19/5/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:19.88	63.4 km/h	3.8L	$2.50	0:19.88	0:19.87	NG	$3,192	$2,040	14	1. Riverland Son 2. Annihilating 3. Sheezel
1st of 6	5/5/26	Grafton	350m	1	0:19.90	63.3 km/h	8.0L	$1.40	0:19.90	0:19.90	GR 4/5	$3,024	$1,920	21	1. Riverland Son 2. Reel 'Em Mini 3. Goal Kicker
1st of 6	14/4/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:19.78	63.7 km/h	3.8L	$1.60	0:19.78	0:19.66	GR 4/5	$3,024	$1,920	13	1. Riverland Son 2. Barley Charlie 3. Last Rupee

My Warrior (8) 115637x513
Trainer: Benjamin Ellis (DILKOON)
Prize Money: $47,550
Win / Place: 17% / 49%

3 yo Black B

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: YOREMMUP (AUS)

Owners: Benjamin Ellis

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 15-15-12

Track

52: 14-8-6

Trk/Dst

23: 9-1-3

Distance

23: 9-1-3

Season

34: 9-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	5	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	14	9	11	5	12	10	11
1st	3	2	2	4	0	1	1	2
2nd	1	5	3	2	1	1	1	1
3rd	3	2	1	1	1	0	1	3

Comments

Nice run when 3rd last start at this venue and will try to take advantage of the box. Very competitive this preparation. Will need to lift.

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	16/6/26	Grafton	350m	7	0:19.92	63.3 km/h	1.0L	$17	0:19.85	0:19.82	NG	$3,192	$450	7	1. Riverland Son 2. Sheezel 3. My Warrior
1st of 6	9/6/26	Grafton	350m	4	0:20.18	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$1.60	0:20.18	0:19.98	GR 4/5	$3,024	$1,920	6	1. My Warrior 2. Whiskey Power 3. Reality Zero
5th of 8	3/6/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.49	61.7 km/h	6.0L	$35	0:17.07	0:17.03	NG	$3,192	-	66	1. Quick Thinkin' 2. Aussie Oscar 3. Tommie's Bride
66 Day Spell
7th of 8	29/3/26	Grafton	450m	2	0:26.04	62.2 km/h	11.5L	$8.00	0:25.23	0:25.09	GR 4/5	$3,984	-	4	1. Shot Of Magic 2. Striped Mac 3. True Legend
3rd of 6	25/3/26	Taree Super Track	525m	8	0:30.87	61.2 km/h	7.5L	$6.50	0:30.35	0:30.35	GR 4/5	$3,984	$558	5	1. Messy And Untidy 2. Zipping Hagen 3. Simplicity Magic, My Warrior
6th of 7	20/3/26	Casino	411m	2	0:23.70	62.4 km/h	3.0L	$10	0:23.49	0:23.08	NG	$5,592	-	3	1. Western Lies 2. Disorderly 3. Swift Grant