Grafton 30 Apr 2024
GOING: S(5)
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HIP POCKET GRAFTON PTY LTD BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1610m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: Out 3m Entire. |
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Claptone should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. CLAPTONE (11) tough gelding who will take holding out today after jumping sharply in trip when a most improved second over 1605m at Tuncurry on April 18. Gets in light with the 3kg claim and has a strong record over this course and distance. KAPSALI (5) the bulk of his winning form is over this track and trip and gets all the favours again today fourth-up. Hit the line late when fourth over 1635m here on April 9. Luke Rolls sticks and is expected to take a hand in the finish. SHERRIFF CODY (13) returned to winning form with the claim when a gritty head winner over 1690m at Ipswich on April 24. Must be kept safe on the very quick backup. AMBRIDGE (12) was forced to work hard from the wide draw when a dismal ninth over 1410m at this track. Trip suits and can sneak into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Claptone to win.
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HYDE
ANNABEL NEASHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG P A Colley, M F Ko, M J Hyde, Miss M F Cox, Mrs L Davis, Mrs K Lesser, D Rosner, Hon. G J Williamson, B M Jackson, Miss E N Bridgement, Mrs J L Farah, Mrs D L Mills, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R K Hamer) & Tuakana Racing No. 7 (Mgr: K Pearson) Last start ran last of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl6 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Iverson carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Russian Warrior with 58.5kg at $5.50. Wide draw too testing. |
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SWANSTON
GREG KILNER 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Miss S H Jackson & G C Kilner Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on April 13 over 1615m, 0.9 len behind Northern Decree with 61.5kg at $26. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Open Bm86 on April 9 over 1635m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Avenue Of Stars with 58.5kg at $4.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again. |
8 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 3 | 26910 |
FIVE CROWNS
KRIS LEES 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), B Perry, Mrs A M Perry, Miss R Perry & Miss J Perry Useful gelding. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on April 3 over 1650m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Aswaat carrying 60kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Doomben Bm68 March 20 over 1600m in soft going defeating Bitoftheblarney with 58.5kg at $6. A better showing is expected. |
11 A MALLYON |
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| 4 | 702x9 |
FULL PRESS
BRETT DODSON 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG K J Dodson & C A Thorndike Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Our Boy Ollie carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Lismore Beef Week Bm88 on May 26 over 1410m, slow going 0.8 len behind Mikado with 53kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
10 D PEISLEY |
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| 5 | 9x134 |
KAPSALI
BRETT DODSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG B J Cox, M Harper, L A White, S Fraser, L McDonald, D M Ebzery, T S Saladine, D Wilson, C Fayle, C Barnes, L J Wickfeldt, A J Dodson, A Harris & Big Bear Racing (Mgr: B J Cox) Going well. Last start got back early 4th of 7 at this track Open Bm86 on April 9 over 1635m, slow going 3.5 len behind Avenue Of Stars carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Oakfield Redgum carrying 60.5kg at $6. Will hit the line hard. |
2 L P ROLLS |
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ROLLER COASTER
PAUL SHAILER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M Campbell, M J Hughes & Ponzi Scheme Racing (Mgr: C J Mcleod) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Armidale Armidale Cup December 3 over 1900m, soft track; 3 len behind Savvy Lad with 57.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Port Macquarie Wcpe Cup Bm90 June 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Barellan Bandit with 55kg at $8.50. Happy to work around. |
12 BEN LOOKER |
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SOUND AND VISION
MS K OWEN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty At the latest run ran last of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 10 len behind For Victory carrying 53.5kg at $151. Before that ran last of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, slow going 7 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 58.5kg at $101. Likely to struggle. |
5 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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STROBING
TONY BALL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt), Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt & G Beecroft Second run back. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bully For You carrying 53kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Taree Open on October 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rogue Bear with 55kg at $11. One of the top chances. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 9 | 65916 |
KINGSTAR BULLET
STIRLING OSLAND 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs C L Osland & Miss S Stirling Last start second last of 7 at Tamworth Morn Prel on April 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vincenzo with 55kg at $9. The race before that settled well back; won by 1.0 len at Armidale Bm74 March 18 over 1900m on a soft track defeating Zoffany's Gaze carrying 55kg at $5.50. Likely to find them too smart. |
13 MATTHEW MC GILLIVRAY |
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| 10 | 29024 |
OLAKAU'ATU
BRETT DODSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG G J Galvin, A I Dutton, D Neilson, Mrs L Neilson, B T Wright & Mrs J H Wright Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 10 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Our Boy Ollie with 55kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on March 11 over 1500m, in the wet; 4 len behind Kapsali with 55.5kg at $2.90. Will be saved up for one last crack. |
5 M BENNETT |
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CLAPTONE
JULIE LYNCH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J A Lynch, P D Lynch, A Cavallaro, C A Favara, N Astrop & S Saxelby Going well. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm66 on April 18 over 1605m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Pennart carrying 62kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 25 over 1195m, slow going long-neck behind Cabsav carrying 62kg at $21. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
7 MILLIE THOMPSON |
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| 12 | 1x389 |
AMBRIDGE
TERRY COMMERFORD 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs H J Commerford, M Dougherty, M P Dougherty, Ms J M Walters, W N Carson, P R Brennan, Ms A Condie & Mrs R F Dougherty Useful gelding. Last start 9th of 12 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fun Enuff carrying 62.5kg at $13. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm66 on April 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cabsav with 63kg at $9.50. Can atone. |
1 J GRISEDALE |
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| 13 | 53521 |
SHERRIFF CODY
OWEN GLUE 5YO GR/BL GELDING 55.0KG Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly) Useful gelding. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Ipswich Cl4 April 24 over 1690m in heavy going defeating Showman with 52.5kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track Open Bm86 on April 9 over 1635m, slow going 1.1 len behind Avenue Of Stars carrying 55kg at $14. Draws a nice alley and rates highly. |
4 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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BETTER NOT BITTER
OWEN GLUE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P R J Rogers & Mrs J A Rogers Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Great Aspirations carrying 60kg at $41. Second-up second last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, slow going 12 len behind Fun Enuff with 60kg at $41. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
9 COBI VITLER |
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SERENADE THE CAT
STEPHEN LEE 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope, Ms L S Amitrano-Hudson & Mrs C M Tudehope Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Beaudesert Cl3 March 14 over 1650m defeating Jimmy Neutron carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Cl3 on February 21 over 1690m, 3.5 len behind Whisky Dream with 54.5kg at $16. Not going well enough to win this. |
6 LESLIE TILLEY |
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