Grafton 07 Jul 2024
GOING: H(8)
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KUSCIUSZKO TICKETS ON SALE 2YO SPRINGBOARD PRELUDE MAIDEN PLATE 1020m Track: HEAVY 8 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: Out 5.5m Entire. |
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Always plenty of early pressure in sprint races such as this with a large representation of first starters. AQUAFIRE (1) two career runs have been full of merit and expected to go one better today after sitting on the speed for a narrow second over 1030m at this track on June 8. Maps to get the right run and will take holding out. TAKEOVER LAD (5) top debut performance when boxing on strongly to finish third over 1000m at Tamworth on June 21. Strips much fitter now and Baker rides again with the 3kg claim. Leading prospect. HELLUVA TEEN (7) looked good on debut two starts back when a narrow second at the Gold Coast. Up in grade and never comfortable in the heavy conditions when ninth over 900m at Newcastle on June 22. Will find this easier and can return to form. BETTY CEE (6) returns for second prep without a trial after tiring late when fifth over 900m at Newcastle on February 10. In top stable and should have strengthened over the break. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aquafire to win.
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AQUAFIRE
STEPHEN FARLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A Farley, M J Murphy, Ms A Murphy, A M Purcell, R J Poot, R J Soranson, B I Way, G C Haines, R R Bell, D T Annesley, G J Egan & Ms K A Southwell Third race start. Promising on debut when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Head Case carrying 57kg at $11. Went for a break before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on June 8 over 1030m, on a slow track; nose behind Wotsit with 56.5kg at $3.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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FERINZO
JAKE HULL 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M A Griffiths, Ms E O'Connor, Mrs C A D'silva & Mrs B Ferlazzo Gelding by Cosmic Force on debut. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Won a Wyong trial over 845m on June 19. Forward showing expected. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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JUMBLED
TONY NEWING 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S L Newing & Mr D J Cusick First starter by Encryption out of Purple Royale. Was third in a trial at Grafton over 946m May 16. Barrier an advantage. Likely to struggle in this company. |
4 JACE MCMURRAY |
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OK THEN
MARK GORMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K Foster & Ms L Foster Two-year-old gelding (Yes Yes Yes - In Lighten) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Was third in a Ballina barrier trial over 1010m on June 30. Hard to have in this line up. |
10 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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TAKEOVER LAD
WAYNE BROWN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown) & M W Brown At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Super Sioux with 53.5kg at $14. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account. |
7 JACK BAKER |
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BETTY CEE
NEIL GODBOLT 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG N Godbolt, R R Baker & Mrs M M Godbolt Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Mdn on February 10 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Turbinado carrying 56kg at $26. Definite winning hope. |
6 JAI WILLIAMS |
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HELLUVA TEEN
NEIL OSBORNE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG N Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne Lining up for just third start. At debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly 2yo Mdn on June 8 over 1050m, 0.5 len behind Genius Baby with 57kg at $14. Last start second last of 10 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 900m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Cindersea carrying 55kg at $41. Key chance likely to give a big sight. |
11 J GRISEDALE |
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MERRON DARCY
LAURA ANDERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M Grant, Ms O Purcell & A R Grant Filly by Sidestep on debut. Finished fifth in a Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial over 1000m on June 25. Respect if there is any positive market push. |
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MISS WATERLINE
STEPHEN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG B E Kee First starter by Territories out of Canasta Queen. Trialled on June 8 when third at Grafton over 970m. A strong run is likely based on trial form. |
5 JAI WILLIAMS |
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SHALAMIYNA
ROSS STITT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M R Stitt & K Bakewell Two-year-old filly (Shalaa - Sagamiyna). Had two recent trials prior to her debut today. Ran 3rd in a Taree trial over 1007m on June 25. Take on trust that she is forward enough to take this race. |
5 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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SPOILER
FLEUR BLANCH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms F Blanch, Mrs A G Brand, T E Brand, G F Tracey & Mrs M M Tracey Filly by Prized Icon on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Grafton over 970m on June 8. Ready for a strong showing. |
8 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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BLACK ASSASSIN
PAULA CAMPBELL 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs P K Campbell & Farquhar (Mgr: J R Farquhar) Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Doomben 2yo Hcp April 17 over 1350m, 7 len behind Italian Riviera with 55kg at $26. On debut seventh of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp February 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Whiskey with 59kg at $16. Others are preferred. |
1 PAUL HAMMERSLEY |
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SO WHAT
TONY BALL 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, C M Smith, Ms S L Bisset & Scattered Racing (Mgr: J Hawkins) Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Taree 2yo Hcp on June 9 over 1262m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 58kg at $26. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes. |
2 LEANNE BOYD |
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