Grafton 24 Apr 2017
GOING: G(3)
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Clarence Valley Septics-Bm60 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Mostly Clear Rail: True. |
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Don't get trapped wide and so those drawn out have to push on. The big fields just keep coming and again there will be loads of speed on offer. VICTORY PARADE Is a fleet-footed mare who looks well placed first run back from a 29 week spell. Was beaten narrowly first up last prep over 1100m then raced through her grades nicely. Trialling well and looks set for a successful return from a favourable barrier. ZUMIKON scored a tradesman-like win first up over 1115m at this track. Stalked the leaders then showed a good turn of foot to get home by half a length. Progressive 3yo with a second up win to his name so expect him to hold his good form. QUEEN CHARLOTTE ran on strongly to grab 2nd over 1255m at Ballina last start, coming off a five week let up. Has again been kept fresh for this assignment over her favourite distance. MR SNOWMAN is in great form at present so keep him very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Can back Zumikon to stay unbeaten at Grafton.
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BERNIE OF BABYLON
STEWART CAMPBELL 14YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG F G Ratcliffe, R W Campbell, S J Campbell& Mrs F M Campbell Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last run didn't do much in the run; 5th of 7 runners at Gold Coast (Bm75) Feb 25 over 1800m, 4-3/4 len behind Fast Arrow with 56.5kg. The run before 4th of 10 starters at this track (Bm68) in Feb over 1700m, 2-3/4 len behind Napayshini with 60.5kg. Improvement required to threaten in this field. |
14 JASON TAYLOR |
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SCHOPENHAUER
L J CLAPHAM 11YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG L J Clapham & S Clapham Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months 2nd of 13 runners at this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m, 1/2 len behind Zumikon with 58kg. Previously second-up got back early 2nd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Hcp (C1) in Jul last year over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3/4 len behind Tennessee Fling carrying 59kg. Is improving with racing and among the main dangers. |
13 CARLA DOUGHERTY |
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PHAST LAD
TOM PRATT 12YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R G Drysdale Racing second-up today. First-up after four months eased early stages and blocked for run concluding stages; 8th of 13 runners at this track (Bm60) Apr 11 over 1415m, 3 len behind Mosgiel Ruby with 59kg. Previously second-up 11th of 14 runners at Ballina Open Hcp in Oct last year over 1400m, 6-1/4 len behind Dantga with 54kg. Top chance, with upside. |
18 M BENNETT |
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LAWAN
J L JARVIS 10YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J L Jarvis & Mrs K M Jarvis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation hampered near 800m; 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Hcp (C2) in Oct last year over 1350m, 5-1/2 len behind Assertin Mischief carrying 54.5kg. Previous preparation first-up won by a neck Beaumont (Newcastle) 3yo Mdn in Oct last year over 1250m slow track defeating Lucienne with 59kg. Very tough and genuine. Consider again. |
17 STEPHEN TRAECEY |
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ONSLOW
BRAD MUNRO 13YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B T Munro Last run ran wide early, middle stages and laid out in straight; 6th of 12 starters at this track Open Hcp Apr 4 over 1206m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Dantga with 54kg. The run before won by 2 len (laid out near 100m) this track (Bm55) Feb 20 over 1400m slow going defeating Art Attack carrying 58.5kg. Hard to have. Later on. |
12 JESSE GRAHAM |
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MR SNOWMAN
GORDON YORKE 11YO GR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Ms K I Burgess Recent form impressive for this race. Last run rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 2nd of 11 starters at this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m, 1-1/4 len behind Image Of Love with 58kg. Race before won by a nose this track E&G (Bm55) Apr 4 over 1106m slow going defeating Academy Hill with 60kg. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best. |
16 L R DITTMAN |
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MR SPIN
MICK O'NEIL 12YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs R A O'Neill, M J O'Neill, J P Roach Useful type. Freshened for 37 days. Last start 6th of 8 runners at Gold Coast Plate (C3) Mar 18 over 1800m, slow track; 6-1/4 len behind Lieder carrying 59kg. Before that always well back before the turn; won by 1-1/4 len Randwick 3yo+ H'way-C3 Feb 25 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Trying carrying 57.5kg. Capable of a strong show here. |
11 MS R MURRAY |
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ZUMIKON
BRYAN DAIS 10YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MS T M Parry Having second run back today. First-up after four months won by 1/2 len (overraced middle stages; laid in near 200m) this track Hcp (C2) Apr 11 over 1115m defeating Schopenhauer with 57kg. Previously second-up inconvenienced near 600m; ran last at Eagle Farm E&G Hcp (C2) in Dec over 1000m, 5-3/4 len behind Si Si Sequalo carrying 54.5kg. Ready for further improvement. |
6 B STEWART |
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QUEEN CHARLOTTE
MATTHEW DUNN 10YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) Useful filly. Last outing jumped awkwardly and checked early stages; 2nd of 8 starters at Ballina Hcp (C3) Mar 27 over 1255m, on heavy track; 1/2 len behind Invincible Storm carrying 55.5kg. Before that hampered near 400m; 2nd of 11 runners at this track Hcp (C3) Feb 20 over 1100m, slow track; a nose behind Rothbury carrying 57kg. Looks a strong winning hope. |
10 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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SHORELINE
ANDREW PARRAMORE 11YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P W Malpass Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1 len Coffs Harbour (Bm55) Apr 15 over 1215m on heavy track defeating Dreamalina carrying 58.5kg. The start before that; won by 3/4 len this track F&M (Bm55) Apr 4 over 1106m slow track defeating Soft Top with 58.5kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again. |
2 M PAGET |
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VICTORY PARADE
TOBY EDMONDS 11YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A G Warian, W Tower, G J Caisley, S M Fortunato, J Ganderton, C M Thompson, A Rakowski, M J Hawke, C P Ham, D Pereira, J L Goodgame, G I Murfet, M J Kenneally, P J Loaring, C J Portway, Ms V W Lee & M J Mills Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign overraced near 1000m and blocked for run near 200m; 7th of 14 runners at Gold Coast F&M Hcp (C2) in Oct last year over 1400m, 3-1/2 len behind Blooming Tycoon carrying 58.5kg. First up last campaign with blinkers first time; 2nd of 10 starters at Ipswich Mdn in Aug last year over 1100m, a head behind Childhood Secret with 54.5kg. Likely to play a major role resuming. |
5 J LLOYD |
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DESTINY'S LASS
S J PHELPS 14YO GREY MARE 56.0KG D J Irwin Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 9 starters at Ballina (Bm60) Mar 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Destiva with 57.5kg. Second-up hampered at start; 4th of 9 starters at Ballina Open Hcp Mar 27 over 1005m, on heavy track; 3-1/2 len behind Hydrazine with 54kg. Hard to make a case today. |
7 BEN LOOKER |
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PUSH THE SKY AWAY
NEVILLE STEWART 11YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A P Schumacher, M Hansen, A Walker, P Brotherson & M Hughes Second-up today. First-up after four months 5th of 13 runners at this track (Bm60) Apr 11 over 1415m, 2-1/4 len behind Mosgiel Ruby with 58.5kg. Previously second-up blocked for run near turn and overraced early stages; eased back early on 4th of 11 starters at Lismore Mdn Plate in Sep last year over 1200m, on heavy track; 2-1/4 len behind Taylor Bay with 57kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here. |
1 L P ROLLS |
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ALL IN ALL
TODD PAYNE 13YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T Payne & G J Goold Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months won by 1-1/2 len Warialda Open Hcp Apr 8 over 1000m defeating Dabamirak carrying 54kg. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 starters at Chinchilla (Bm60) in Nov last year over 1030m, a head behind Darling Be Good with 58.5kg. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Prefer to see. |
15 JODI WORLEY |
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MELTED MOMENTS
PAUL GRILLS 12YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A Grills, Mrs B J Lenehan, Mrs W M Jackson & Mrs J Tierney Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months hung out near 800m and hampered middle stages; 7th of 11 starters at Armidale (Bm60) Apr 10 over 1100m, on slow going 5-1/4 len behind Knight Templar carrying 59kg. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 runners (overraced early stages; hung out middle stages; sore) at this track Mdn in May last year over 1215m, a long-neck behind Academy Hill carrying 59kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here. |
9 P GRAHAM |
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OUR FIRST ONE
DAVID CAMPBELL 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D B Campbell, R J Campbell, Miss K L Campbell & S A Essex Freshened for 61 days. Last run raced erratically; 10th of 12 runners at Eagle Farm Hcp (C5) Feb 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Comacina carrying 54kg. Race before sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 starters at Doomben E&G (Rs0mw) in Feb over 1350m, 6 len behind Marksfield with 52kg. Others are preferred. |
8 C P FRANKLIN |
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LILLOOET
S J PHELPS 12YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs S E Austin & G H Austin Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 runners at Ballina (Bm60) Mar 10 over 1000m, 1 len behind Destiva with 57.5kg. Last start inquiry into performance; ran last at Ballina (Bm55) Mar 27 over 1605m, on heavy track; 20-3/4 len behind Call Us Primi carrying 58.5kg. Continues to improve. Looks suited. |
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BYE BABY
T W MCCARTHY 11YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG L J Kirkwood & Mrs R D Kirkwood Resuming. Finished off last preparation slowly away and checked near 1000m; 3rd of 11 starters at Lismore Hcp (C2) in Nov last year over 1400m, 5-1/2 len behind Old Tex carrying 53.5kg. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len (hampered at start) this track Mdn in Sep last year over 1220m defeating Moonlight Spy carrying 57kg. Fitness an issue. Should need run. |
3 P GRAHAM |
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