Grafton 24 Apr 2017
GOING: G(3)
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Clarence Valley Sheds Hcp (C1) 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Mostly Clear Rail: True. |
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Fast race from the jump with plenty heading forward. Blinkin Trying and Exceedingly Canny have drawn well and will use their gates to press on. LE COURONNEMENT resumed with an impressive 2nd over this distance at Ipswich last start, giving away a big start on the corner but really getting into his work late. Won his maiden when second up last prep so further improvement is in store. Drawn well and races well at this track so looks the safest option in a very tough race. YANKEE EXPRESS didn't go a yard first up with blinkers on in a very disappointing performance. That gear has been removed so look for a much better run today as on his best form this fellow is the one to beat. ANZIO improved out of sight last start when he hit the line well to finish a very close 4th over 1115m at this track. Placed third up last prep so will be near his peak for this. CALL ME BRAD won well last time and from gate one must be considered again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leap Of Legend easy to like. Tierrasanta the danger.
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ANZIO
T W MCCARTHY 11YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L J Schmidt, K Doolin, Mrs L A Schmidt & N Schmidt Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last at Doomben Hcp (C2) Mar 22 over 1050m, on heavy track; 13-1/2 len behind Kapstar with 54.5kg. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 starters at this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m, 1-1/2 len behind Zumikon with 58kg. Rates well. Big chance. |
10 M BENNETT |
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EXCEEDINGLY CANNY
LAURIE RICHARDSON 11YO BAY MARE 59.0KG G B Warren, P Humphrys, T J McDonald, Mrs M C Zundel, M P Broderick, S Heaydon & W Lai Resuming after a year. Finished off last preparation winning by 3/4 len Pakenham Park 3yo F Mdn in May last year over 1200m slow track defeating Avenue Whisper carrying 57kg. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 runners at Pakenham Park 3yo Mdn in Apr 2016 over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Whirlpool carrying 56kg. Will improve but stays under notice. |
3 BROOKE AINSWORTH |
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| 3 | 028x1 |
LEAP OF LEGEND
MATTHEW DUNN 12YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D L Simpson Scratched. |
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TIERRASANTA
KIM LOY 10YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Bertuccio Encouraging debut won by 2 len (jumped awkwardly; rider lost whip; lost a plate) Sunshine Coast Mdn Plate Apr 2 over 1000m on heavy going defeating Bucasia carrying 56.5kg. Improvement likely on on first race start expected. Promising gelding. |
4 JASON TAYLOR |
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ALATORA
STEPHEN LEE 11YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG En Avant Racing (Mgr: Ms A Stewart) Scratched. |
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ARABIAN DANCER
GREG HOWELLS 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J M Tory, W Weston, S Kirkman, T A O'Keefe, Ms P Cleal, Miss J B Coulson & B J Weston Resuming. Finished off last campaign 6th of 10 runners at Taree 3yo Plate in Nov last year over 1300m, 4-3/4 len behind Hammoon Dream with 57.5kg. First ever race start with blinkers first time; 2nd of 10 runners (jumped awkwardly; ran wide during race; raced greenly) at Pakenham Park Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn in Sep last year over 1200m, 6-1/2 len behind Styleman carrying 56kg. In the mix on best form but may need this run. |
6 P GRAHAM |
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DEVLANN
DEAN S SMITH 12YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs P A Smith Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 1/2 len (slowly away; raced greenly) Lismore E&G Mdn Plate in Jan 2015 over 1200m slow track defeating Ice To The Rim carrying 57.5kg. First ever start ran slowly away; 2nd of 11 runners at Inverell Mdn Plate in Jan 2015 over 1010m, a long-neck behind Champagne Warrior carrying 57.5kg. Fitness an issue. Should need run. |
15 R SPOKES |
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LE COURONNEMENT
STEPHEN LEE 11YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P J Naylor Racing second-up today. First-up after five months shifted in at start; 2nd of 10 runners at Ipswich Hcp (C1) Apr 4 over 1100m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Miss Chattering with 56.5kg. Previously second-up won by a neck (checked near 800m; hampered on straightening) Murwillumbah Mdn Hcp in Aug last year over 1200m defeating Destiny's Sister with 57kg. Definite chance. Worth consideration. |
7 JORDAN MALLYON |
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LICITRA
M T EGGLESTON 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms A J E Jupp, C A Ward & Mrs A F Ward Scratched. |
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WONGUR
MATTHEW DUNN 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms S R Lawlor & M P Smith Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 runners at this track Hcp (C1) in Oct last year over 1406m, 6-1/4 len behind The Big Le Boomski carrying 59kg. At debut jumped awkwardly; 4th of 10 runners at Gold Coast Mdn in Aug last year over 1300m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Treasure Island with 59kg. Looks up against it here and prefer others. |
12 JESSE GRAHAM |
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CALL ME BRAD
LESLEY JEFFRIESS 11YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs C M Cunningham, R J Cunningham, D J Chandler, Ms C Weaver, R J Bailey, Mrs C N Bailey, M A Halton, Miss S L Burke, Mr D E Haynes, N G Prater, Mrs A Chandler & Ms L Jeffriess Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing won by 5-1/4 len this track Mdn Apr 4 over 1206m on rain affected going defeating Gallant Girl carrying 54.5kg. The run before held ground to the line 3rd of 12 starters at Armidale Mdn Mar 20 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7-1/2 len behind Closely Related carrying 59kg. Capable of a strong show here. |
1 JODI WORLEY |
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YANKEE EXPRESS
DEBBIE TREMBATH 10YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG A Watts, K Franklin, D Trembath & Ms H Maybury Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months always well back 10th of 11 starters at this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m, 6-1/4 len behind Image Of Love with 56kg. Previously second-up ran wide early stages; 7th of 14 runners at Ballina Hcp (C2) in Nov last year over 1305m, 4-1/4 len behind Sky Brook carrying 58kg. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance. |
9 C P FRANKLIN |
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TAYLOR BAY
MATTHEW DUNN 11YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months 9th of 13 runners at this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m, 4-1/2 len behind Zumikon carrying 53.5kg. Previously second-up raced on the pace then 3rd of 13 runners at Goulburn Mdn in Jul last year over 1300m, slow track; 1-1/2 len behind Red Henno with 57kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning. |
13 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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SHE CLANGS
GORDON YORKE 11YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG C R Dixon & A M Dixon Third-up today. First-up laid in early stages; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 starters at this track Mdn Apr 4 over 1106m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind No Bo with 57kg. Second run from a spell tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3/4 len this track Mdn Apr 11 over 1015m defeating Laureole with 57kg. Better off looking to others. |
11 MS B HODDER |
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EARLY OPENER
DAVID JOICE 11YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG L Davidson , K Foord Third-up today. Resuming got back early 4th of 7 starters at Gold Coast Hcp (C1) Mar 25 over 900m, on a wet track; 5-1/4 len behind Navy Gal with 57.5kg. Second run from a spell wide throughout; ran last at Gold Coast Hcp (C1) Apr 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Go The Gantry with 53.5kg. May need more time. |
14 L P ROLLS |
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DAGGA BOY
T W MCCARTHY 11YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG M C Herrmann, Mrs S A Herrmann, A R Herrmann & J A Herrmann Scratched. |
18 BEN LOOKER |
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STAR PAINTER
MARK PALMER 10YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K A Afford Scratched. |
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BLINKIN TRYING
STEPHEN DIXON 12YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S McDonald Second-up today. Fresh up after five months struggled in the run; 6th of 7 runners at Moree (Bm53) Apr 15 over 950m, 6-1/2 len behind Smart Option carrying 60.5kg. Previously second-up 8th of 11 runners at Armidale Hcp (C1) in Oct last year over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8-1/4 len behind Maddie De Belle carrying 56kg. Hard to have. |
2 S THURLOW |
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