Grafton 24 Apr 2017
GOING: G(3)
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Pro-Ride Racing Australia Mdn 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Mostly Clear Rail: True. |
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They will go fast in the big field. They will be low-flying over the five furlong dash with half a dozen or so genuine speedsters engaged. IMPREGNABLE resumes today from a ten week break which followed a promising campaign over the summer months when under the care of Mick Price. Best effort was when a close 2nd over 1200m at Ballarat in late January after leading for most of the journey. Trialled well recently so looks ready to run for new trainer Toby Edmonds. BETTIGOOD did a bit wrong on debut over 1015m at this track but still boxed on gamely to grab 3rd in an encouraging start to her career. Sure to be better for the run and will enjoy the strong tempo up front. PAROO RIVER placed for the first time in ten starts when he attacked the line strongly to finish runner up over 1106m here first up. Might be ready to show his best now so stick with him. D'LAST ZA is capable of a bold run while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Only need to see support to be backing Impregnable.
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ARGENT ETOILE
M T EGGLESTON 11YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Ms A J E Jupp, A P Johnston, B K Cook, D J Waters, P J Ward, T W Watson, K E Tyquin, Mrs J J McDonald & G Jeffress Scratched. |
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D'LAST ZA
MICK O'NEIL 12YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss S A McEwan, Mrs Jm Morrow & M J O'Neill Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation hampered at start and overraced early, middle stages; 11th of 14 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn in Oct last year over 1007m, 10-1/4 len behind Plucky Girl with 59kg. At debut slowly away; 2nd of 12 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn in Aug last year over 800m, slow track; 1 len behind Jetty Beach with 59kg. Could find best. |
9 MS R MURRAY |
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DOUBLE SPACE
MS S GRILLS 11YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J L & J E Barbato (Mgr: J L Barbato) Last start overraced early stages; raced on the pace prior to fading 10th of 14 runners at Armidale Mdn Apr 10 over 1100m, on slow going 5-3/4 len behind The Hunter carrying 58.5kg. Race before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 starters at Tamworth Mdn Mar 28 over 1200m, on slow going 6-1/4 len behind Nobody with 58kg. Doesn't pose too much of a threat today. |
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MY COUSIN DARBY
S J PHELPS 11YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G H Austin, Mrs S E Austin, D H Long & Mrs S Long Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 starters at Ballina 3&4yo Mdn in Sep last year over 1300m, slow track; 13-3/4 len behind Tickled Pink with 59kg. First ever start ran 4th in a small field at Ballina 4yo+ Mdn in Aug last year over 1255m, on heavy track; 7-3/4 len behind Bo Bo Horse carrying 59kg. Fitness an issue. Should need run. |
12 KIRK MATHESON |
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PAROO RIVER
T W MCCARTHY 11YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M Neale & T W McCarthy Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months hampered at start and hampered near 1000m; 2nd of 9 runners at this track Mdn Apr 4 over 1106m, on slow going a head behind Lowanna Lass carrying 59kg. Previously second-up jumped awkwardly; had tough run and tired with blinkers first time; 8th of 11 starters at Kembla Grange Mdn in Apr 2016 over 1600m, 7-3/4 len behind His Lordship with 58.5kg. Top chance, with upside. |
11 M BENNETT |
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IMPREGNABLE
TOBY EDMONDS 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ontrack Thoroughbreds No 1 Synd (Mgr: G J Morgan), S G Mauger, M T Maguire, Y L S Hue, Philomena Syndicate, Grojo Racing Syn (Mgr: B Grogan), Dr D A Worthley, K J Stocks, W McCubbin, Mrs J Edington, P J Condon, Ms L J Saxton, D S Paton, R L Kim, R J Lawlor & G Batchelder Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation slowly away and overraced middle stages; 2nd of 8 runners at Sale 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1205m, 2-3/4 len behind Tribal Wisdom carrying 58kg. When resuming last campaign vetted - no abnormalities; 7th of 11 runners at Ararat 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8-3/4 len behind Write Da Script carrying 57kg. Bold performance expected first-up. |
10 J LLOYD |
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SUILVEN
BRYAN DAIS 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N J B Anderson Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 runners at Doomben E&G Mdn in Jan over 1200m, 10-1/2 len behind Deus carrying 57.5kg. First ever start ran wide throughout; 3rd of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast Mdn in Jan over 1000m, 6 len behind Secret Mo with 58.5kg. Likely to have improved since last seen. Chance. |
4 B STEWART |
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TYCOON ROSSA
STEPHEN LEE 10YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M R W Birkholz, Mrs S E Birkholz, G K Johnston, Mrs I M Johnston & Ms A Stewart Scratched. |
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EXCELLENT GIVEAWAY
STEPHEN DIXON 11YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG S J Dixon Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months struggled in the run; 6th of 7 runners at Moree Mdn Apr 15 over 950m, 9-3/4 len behind California Raider carrying 57kg. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 starters at Muswellbrook Mdn in Jan over 1000m, 1-3/4 len behind Jack's Image with 55kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here. |
5 JESSE GRAHAM |
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FOLLOW THROUGH
GORDON YORKE 11YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG H G Milham & Mrs L M Milham Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 14 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn in Oct last year over 1309m, 1-1/4 len behind Pop's Son carrying 54kg. When resuming last campaign overraced middle stages and checked near 800m; 3rd of 11 starters at Taree F&M Mdn in Jul last year over 1257m, 2-1/2 len behind Rupavari with 54kg. In the mix on best form but may need this run. |
8 L R DITTMAN |
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LOST DYNASTY
FRANK TANNER 11YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J E Luckett Second-up today. First-up after four months 4th of 10 runners at Warialda Mdn Apr 8 over 1000m, 2-1/2 len behind Forever Fillis carrying 57kg. Previously second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 starters at Bowraville Mdn in Sep last year over 1000m, on slow going 5-3/4 len behind Dreamalina with 58.5kg. Can't see her improving on fresh performance. |
16 MS B HODDER |
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BETTIGOOD
JOHN SHELTON 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S Whitney & G L Knight Trialled in preparation for debut last start. At debut, overraced early, middle stages and shifted out near 200m; raced on speed throughout then 3rd of 12 runners at this track Mdn Apr 11 over 1015m, 1-1/4 len behind She Clangs carrying 56.5kg. Can improve on first race start performance. Excellent winning chance in this line up. |
13 M PAGET |
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THE RIDGE
MATTHEW DUNN 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G L Pawsey Two-year-old gelding making debut from Sequalo out of Strategic Queen. Ran 3rd at Gold Coast barrier trial over 1000m on April 11. Nice trial form. |
3 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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THAT'S MADNESS
ALAN RYAN 9YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K N Williams, F S Kelly, G E Williams & R E Kelly Making debut. Two-year-old filly by Swift Alliance out of Moment Of Madness. In a public trial on in Dec last year at Grafton over 1000m didn't impress. Looks up against it here and prefer others. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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OXLEY BRAT
COLT PROSSER 11YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG B C Hodgson & Mrs L C Hodgson Racing second-up today. Fresh up after 11 months checked near 800m; ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 runners at Armidale Mdn Apr 10 over 1100m, slow track; 1/2 len behind The Hunter with 56.5kg. Previously second-up 10th of 14 runners at Coffs Harbour 3yo Mdn in May last year over 1200m, on slow going 3-3/4 len behind Spirit Of Husson with 55kg. Improvement on first up run. Place best. |
1 P GRAHAM |
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PIC'S PEARL
NEIL GODBOLT 11YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G L T Horticultural Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Thomas) Freshened for 40 days. Last run faded in the straight 12th of 13 starters at Taree Mdn Mar 15 over 1300m, on a wet track; 11-3/4 len behind Speed With Ease with 55kg. Start before slowly away; 8th of 12 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn Feb 27 over 800m, on a wet track; 5-3/4 len behind Allied Victory carrying 54kg. Fully tested under these conditions. |
6 L CUMBERLAND |
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TAPA
BILLY & DALE HEALEY 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG C G Geran, M A Cromar, Ms J M Lacy, P M McFetridge, R J Lever, Mrs R L Black, R D Black, P A O'Connor, I Gardner, Mrs I J Gardner & M Peard Scratched. |
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WESTERN ALLIANCE
DAVID CAMPBELL 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG S N Wratten, P J Bailey, K A Studd, P E Lloyd & D M Baird Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at this track 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1000m, 12-1/2 len behind Metazoa carrying 57kg. Runner-up in a Coffs Harbour trial over 800m on Apr 15. This looks too tough. |
2 CARLA DOUGHERTY |
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