Grafton 24 Apr 2017
GOING: G(3)
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Vines @ 139 Showcase Fly 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Mostly Clear Rail: True. |
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Few of these race from back. It is a race to the turn almost. They will go like the wind in this with any number of genuine speed horses engaged. The class runner is clearly ROCKY KING and back at this level he can add to his mighty record. Has been safely held in his last two runs in good quality open sprints in Brisbane, which are beyond him now. Has won an incredible 14 races over this trip and after the claim is not too badly in on 59kgs. AIMALAC MILLIE has been nosed out at both her runs this prep and deserves a change of luck. Took a trail last start and closed powerfully to just miss over this distance at Sunshine Coast. Blinkers on today may add the spark required. MY LITTLE FLICKA has not raced since finishing runner up behind the smart Siegfried at Doomben in February. Goes well fresh and might have a little residual fitness off the short break. DESTIVA is in rare form this prep and is a must for the multis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Give Rocky King another go.
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ROCKY KING
TOM BOURKE 14YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG B R Williams, Mrs J M Williams, C I Nitz, T Bourke, P J Barrett & Mrs M E Greenalsh Useful gelding. Last run wide throughout; 9th of 11 starters at Doomben Open Hcp Apr 1 over 1050m, slow track; 9 len behind Mount Nebo with 52.5kg. Race before inquiry into performance; 5th in a small field at Eagle Farm Open Hcp in Feb over 1200m, 10-1/4 len behind Upstart Pride carrying 53.5kg. Better placed back in this company now. |
2 CARLA DOUGHERTY |
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| 2 | 6325x |
RED BOWERS
MATTHEW DUNN 12YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G M Campbell, Mrs G E Campbell, Mrs K M Monti, J W Monti, M G Campbell, Miss D M Rapp & M J Dunn Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation jumped awkwardly and vetted - no abnormalities; 5th of 8 starters at Lismore Untamed Sprint in Sep last year over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4-1/4 len behind Love And Lies carrying 60kg. When resuming last campaign wide during race; 9th of 12 starters at Doomben (Bm75) in Mar 2016 over 1050m, 6-1/2 len behind I Am Boss carrying 59kg. First up. Has claims on best form. |
14 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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HYDRAZINE
STEPHEN LEE 13YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S G McCullough, Mrs S M McCullough & K J Situ Useful gelding. Last outing sore; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 starters at this track Open Hcp Apr 4 over 1206m, on slow going 4-3/4 len behind Dantga carrying 59kg. The run before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose Ballina Open Hcp Mar 27 over 1005m on heavy going defeating Puff's Girl carrying 56kg. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
7 JESSE GRAHAM |
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| 4 | 22191 |
HIDE THE MOON
SCOTT CUMMING 14YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs A M Berger Useful type. Freshened for 48 days. Last outing won by 2-3/4 len (hampered early stages) this track Open Hcp Mar 7 over 1006m defeating Hydrazine with 55kg. Start before hampered near turn; ran last at Walcha Lightning Hcp in Feb over 1000m, 7-1/2 len behind Hot Hit carrying 55kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously. |
4 JODI WORLEY |
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MY LITTLE FLICKA
BEN AHRENS 13YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J E Hay, N F Berry, Mrs A K Acton, P J Acton, W Wilson, R D Kennedy, Mrs K E Kennedy, Miss K L Kennedy, C S Walpole, Mrs T L Walpole, S F Walpole, D B Newport & G J Hay Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation rider lost whip and lost a plate; 2nd of 11 runners at Doomben Open Hcp in Feb over 1350m, 3/4 len behind Siegfried carrying 54.5kg. First up last campaign 5th of 11 starters at Eagle Farm (Bm85) in Sep last year over 1000m, 3-1/4 len behind Privlaka carrying 54kg. Excellent chance resuming today. |
15 B STEWART |
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POLSKIE PRINCE
MS S GRILLS 14YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J A G Janiak Last start 3rd of 12 runners at Orange Open Hcp Apr 7 over 1000m, 2-1/4 len behind Lake Lugarno with 54kg. Before that 4th of 12 runners at Coonamble Open Hcp Mar 27 over 1100m, 3-3/4 len behind Darciwood carrying 57.5kg. Needs to step up on last few runs. |
11 L P ROLLS |
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MY COUSIN BOSSY
S J PHELPS 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G H Austin & Mrs S E Austin Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Resuming blundered near 1200m; came from midfield; 7th of 14 runners at this track C'ship Qual-C5 in Feb over 1400m, 7-3/4 len behind Perfect Dare carrying 57.5kg. Second run from a spell overraced early, middle stages and inquiry into performance; couldn't go on with it; ran last at Ballina (Bm70) Mar 10 over 1400m, 5-3/4 len behind Motion Granted with 59.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance. |
13 MS R MURRAY |
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| 8 | 36x22 |
AIMALAC MILLIE
11YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J M A Lloyd, Mrs K A Lloyd, Miss B K Lloyd, Ms M B Lloyd, S Eveleigh & Mrs J L Eveleigh Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 starters at Gold Coast (Bm75) Mar 18 over 900m, on slow going a nose behind Moshki carrying 55kg. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 runners at Sunshine Coast Hcp (C5) Apr 16 over 1000m, a nose behind Primed For Destiny with 56.5kg. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat. |
10 S GALLOWAY |
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ART'S GOT A GUN
TONY BALL 13YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R S Vagg, Mrs A J Vagg, Miss H J Vagg, L R Vagg, D A King, T J Robertson & B Peckett Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation when wide early, middle stages; ran last at Coffs Harbour Open Hcp in Dec last year over 800m, slow track; 8-1/4 len behind Plateau Gold carrying 54kg. Previously first up; 13th of 14 runners at Taree (Bm65) in Jun last year over 1000m, 4-3/4 len behind Run Sally Run with 56kg. Sometimes finds less than likely. Not keen. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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KNIGHT TEMPLAR
JASON REILLY 13YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Mulherin, Mrs J A Finneran, Mrs E McSwan, J B Reilly, B & Mrs M Cato, D & Mrs J Reddy, J H Barnett, A & G Brady, A J Evans, B P Killalea, W A Machuca, D J Stubbs, M Tyrpenov & A & L Woods Last outing won by 3/4 len Armidale (Bm60) Apr 10 over 1100m on rain affected going defeating Wide Eyed with 61kg. The run before overraced early stages; 6th of 9 starters at Ballina Open Hcp Mar 27 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 6-1/2 len behind Hydrazine with 54kg. This race appears well within his grasp. |
3 KIRK MATHESON |
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CHILLI ZAIM
MS J HARDY 12YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M J O'Neill, Mrs R A O'Neill & Clare Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J D Hardy) First-up. Finished off last campaign 10th of 12 starters at Coffs Harbour Spring Fly in Oct last year over 1007m, 6-1/4 len behind Flaming Aces carrying 52kg. Previous preparation first-up won by 1 len Coffs Harbour (Bm70) in Jul last year over 810m slow track defeating Hammoon Boy with 54kg. Has been thereabouts in past efforts but needs to have made sharp improvement. |
5 P GRAHAM |
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DESTIVA
BEN AHRENS 13YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs J M Biddle, L E Biddle & B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens) Third-up today. Resumes of a 45 day letup. Resuming won by 1-1/2 len (jumped awkwardly; overraced early stages; raced greenly) Ballina E&G (Bm55) in Feb over 1000m defeating It's Vegas Baby carrying 57.5kg. Second-up won by 1 len (jumped awkwardly) Ballina (Bm60) Mar 10 over 1000m defeating Lillooet with 58kg. Definite winning chance. Keep safe. |
6 J LLOYD |
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CANNIZZARO
J L JARVIS 12YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B W Dixon Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last (slowly away (3l); overraced middle stages; checked near 800m) at Port Macquarie (Bm70) in Dec last year over 1010m, 8 len behind Gendebien carrying 56kg. When resuming last campaign tightened for room; 5th of 10 starters at Gold Coast (Bm70) in Aug last year over 900m, slow track; 4-1/4 len behind Prompt Return with 58kg. Hasn't shown enough to be considered a chance. |
8 STEPHEN TRAECEY |
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DRAGON STREET
BRENTON J SNELLING 13YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R Drysdale, Mrs A D Hyde, W W Moore, P R Wyatt, A M Oshea, C Sander, Miss A Thorne, E R I King, Z King, C Young, D Young, Onedream Racing & P Wapper Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 starters at Eagle Farm Hcp (70) in Feb over 1000m, 5-1/4 len behind Captain Tango carrying 57.5kg. First up last campaign wide throughout; 5th of 10 starters at Gold Coast (Bm62) in Sep last year over 900m, 5-1/2 len behind High Cost with 59kg. May need this run and would prefer the place. |
12 J HODGE |
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CHAMPAGNE WARRIOR
LESLEY JEFFRIESS 12YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W R Crompton, Mrs J J Crompton & Mrs M S Rundman Last outing blundered at start; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 starters at this track E&G (Bm55) Apr 4 over 1106m, on slow going a nose behind Mr Bonjove carrying 56kg. Start before rider charged with careless riding and struck interference near 200m; made ground from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at Wellington (Bm65) Mar 12 over 900m, 1-1/4 len behind Sky Mission carrying 54kg. Shouldn't trouble the top few in this field. |
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