Grafton 09 May 2024
GOING: S(7)
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BOOK A JULY HOSPITALITY PACKAGE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1435m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: Out 7m Entire. |
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Genuine pace with Lady Wardell taking up the running ahead of Dark Euro and Grecian Lass. CENOTES (9) returns. Was tested in town for most of last campaign and went close on two occasions. Has his share of ability and should be forward enough on the back of a solid hit out in readiness. Bold showing anticipated. FUN ENUFF (8) is ticking along superbly as he shoots for the hat-trick. Strikes a tougher assignment but is going too good to ignore. LADY WARDELL (6) was denied narrowly fresh but couldn't quite follow it up at the latest. Steps out in trip on the short turnaround and should give backers a sight. BONCASSIE (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cenotes gets the nod.
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MIKADO
DAVID MATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs P L Mei, D E Rhoades, W J Thompson, J Singh, TINKERBELL RACING (Mgr: C P Doolan), S T Dowd, J R Davis, M McIntyre, K H Clarke, Mrs R McIntyre & Mrs K E Slatter Last start second last of 13 at this track Jackal Bm82 on April 30 over 1181m, slow going 4.5 len behind Buffet Buster with 63kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on March 6 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Helikedempretty with 61kg at $81. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
10 J GRISEDALE |
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| 2 | 18034 |
BONCASSIE
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs A Foley & N M Foley Useful type. Last start 4th of 13 at this track Jackal Bm82 on April 30 over 1181m, slow going 2.5 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Spooky Spirit with 58kg at $13. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
7 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 3 | 12007 |
BEEF WEEK PRINCESS
DANIEL BOWEN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG J Thew, Miss T N Ogg & D G Howe Useful type. Most recently 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zoe's Promise with 54.5kg at $26. The run before that 11th of 13 at this track Jackal Bm82 on April 30 over 1181m, slow going 4.5 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 60.5kg at $21. Has the ability to take this out. |
9 D PEISLEY |
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| 4 | x9729 |
GRECIAN LASS
SIMON-ROBERT FOSTER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Divor (Mgr: F G Jellicoe) Useful type. At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at Doomben Bm75 on April 17 over 1660m, 9 len behind Tenzing carrying 54.5kg at $15. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on February 24 over 2020m, head behind Disputed River carrying 57.5kg at $16. Among the better chances. |
3 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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BYRON EYES
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S B Lee, J M Wright, Mrs T Wright, D Adams, Mrs C Adams, Mrs M J Purcell, J A Purcell, R R Hocking, Mrs K L Hocking, D G Dawson, J B Southern, Mrs J S Simmons, R Simmons, G J McGuire, P C Webber, G Neil & B Adams Second run back. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at this track March Hare Bm86 on March 17 over 1175m, on a slow track; 7 len behind At Witz End carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 19 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Moreton Bay with 54.5kg at $26. Needs to lift. |
6 ROB THORBURN |
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LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B E Kee & Ms J L Toland Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, on a slow track; head behind Buffet Buster carrying 55.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track Jackal Bm82 on April 30 over 1181m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 JAKE BAYLISS |
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DARK EURO
FLEUR BLANCH 8YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Miss F A Blanch Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Doomben Cl5 on March 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bowrider carrying 55kg at $26. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fun Enuff carrying 63kg at $16. Needs plenty of luck. |
1 L P ROLLS |
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FUN ENUFF
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) & P J Wood Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Bm58 April 30 over 1410m on a soft track defeating Frappes with 61kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track Ctry Bm66 April 14 over 1410m on a soft track defeating Sir Boo carrying 57kg at $8.50. One of the chief contenders. |
8 COBI VITLER |
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CENOTES
COLT PROSSER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T Prosser, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), P Gardner, N K Gardner, Mrs L Burgess, P Burgess, D P Elliott, P Elliott, D L Monkley, J Buttigieg & M Camilleri Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Tuncurry Mnc Champ February 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Auzstar carrying 56kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 December 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gallant Star with 57.5kg at $26. Likely to play a major role. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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GOBBLED
BRETT DODSON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C A Thorndike, Mrs W Thorndike, M A McDonough, MMFC Racing (Mgr: M McDonough) & B J Dodson At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Bm58 on April 30 over 1410m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fun Enuff with 61kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fun Enuff carrying 60kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 M BENNETT |
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BOLD HOI HO
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S J Taylor, J J Devine, N J Devine, Mrs P A Devine & S S Flynn Useful type. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Armidale Bm58 April 15 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Quick As A Flash with 59.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on April 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Sixspeed carrying 60.5kg at $11. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
10 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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NOBLE MISSILE
J L FLETCHER 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG K A Studd, S N Wratten, Miss J M Wratten, D J Farrell, R J Jefferies & D M Baird Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Bm58 on April 30 over 1410m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fun Enuff with 60kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, slow going 1.5 len behind Fun Enuff carrying 59.5kg at $11. Will be winding up strongly. |
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