Grafton   09 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Rainbow Connection For The Kosciuszko COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1720m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 5m Entire.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Ok Then. TOOTSIE (8) thirteen start maiden with a handy record over this track and trip. Jumped in trip when a plugging sixth over 1710m at this track on August 20. Well drawn and go on his placing here five-back. HIGH CLASS ROLLER (10) improving with racing and looks ready for this trip now at start four. Sat on the speed in the heavy going when third over 1550m at Murwillumbah on August 23. Maps well and can shed his maiden status today. DESCENDING MIST (2) tough gelding holding his form well and due for a change of luck. Backs-up quickly after charging late when second over 1600m at Moree eight days ago. Distance suits and look for him late. KITSILANO (3) should be able to race closer today from the low draw after doing his best work late when fourth over 1605m at Taree on August 26. Stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,10,2,3.
1 05773 CODE OF SILENCE
TRACY BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss E K Breedon, Ms T L Bell, Mrs A M Davies, M P Davies, P N Davies & S C Duckett
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Bingara Mdn on August 24 over 1300m, 3 len behind Le Gagneur with 53.5kg at $4. The race before that got back early 7th of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Obviously Good carrying 59kg at $41. Not going well enough. Struggling to break through and others preferred.
1
CASSEY WILLIAMS
Red, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
2 22622 DESCENDING MIST
STIRLING OSLAND
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Moree Cl1-Sw on September 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Reflecting Fame carrying 56.5kg at $12. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Reflecting Fame with 59kg at $7.50. Definite threat over this longer trip.
9
A MALLYON
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
3 32704 KITSILANO
MATTHEW ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D G Proctor, Mrs D J Proctor, Miss M J Travis, S F Merrick, S M Ishak, A P Ishak, Miss C L Stubbs, Mrs M M Cusack, J R Cusack, A Parsons & Mrs A A Travis
Last start 4th of 8 at Taree Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1605m, slow going 2.75 len behind Perri Lass carrying 59kg at $15. The start before that 10th of 14 at Tuncurry Mdn on August 9 over 1605m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gold Something with 54.5kg at $6. Placed this trip and stays in the mix.
2
L P ROLLS
Purple, Yellow Star, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
4 0x402 MAX 'O' MAX
OWEN GLUE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Riordan, O K Glue, F B Wagner, D G Clifford, I J Crawford & D Clifford
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1700m, head behind Supreme Lucas carrying 59kg at $4.50. The race before that didn't finish the race at this track Mdn August 20 over 1410m. Impressed last start. Strong chance to break though.
10
COURTNEY BELLAMY
RED, ORANGE QUARTERS, GOLD CAP
5 77765 MINISTER GARRETT
DWAYNE SCHMIDT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Beattie
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Supreme Lucas carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on August 17 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Helluva Soiree with 55kg at $21. Not keen on his chances.
3
NORIYUKI MASUDA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE CAP
6 606x3 NEFI
AIDEN ST VINCENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A St Vincent
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Supreme Lucas carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on January 7 over 1536m, slow going 15 len behind True Fairy with 57kg at $61. Harder here though and may struggle.
8
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Yellow, White Halves, Purple Band, White Sleeves, Yellow Halves, Purple Armband, Yellow Cap, Purple Hoops
7 56x28 SAKURA MAGIC
VANESSA MCLENNAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms V McLennan, W Anderson & P H Smith
Third-up today. Resuming took up a position near the tail 2nd of 13 at Casino Mdn on August 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tosen Dreamer carrying 55kg at $21. Second-up 8th of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl2 on August 23 over 1550m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cavaup with 55kg at $26. Fitter now and sure to be thereabouts.
11
JEFF KEHOE
Royal Blue, Cerise And White Checked Band, White Sleeves And Cap
8 x9726 TOOTSIE
P A SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L B Kerr, Mrs C M Kerr, M A Scafidi, B J Kerr, Mrs G L Kerr, L M Willett & P Smith
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw on August 20 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Icon Of Style carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Ta Set Neferu carrying 57kg at $16. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
4
BEN LOOKER
PINK, BROWN SLEEVES
9 47x05 YARRA PRINCESS
DWAYNE SCHMIDT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M J Beattie
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1320m, 8 len behind Rock Composer with 55kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on August 23 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Half Listening with 55kg at $17. Needs to find a bit more.
6
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Purple, Yellow FIVE Diamonds, White Cap
10 393 HIGH CLASS ROLLER
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
I J Corazzol, E C Fiddock, N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, M R Dixon, Mrs R A Boylan, R E Beckerman, S P Border, S R Stahl, K Asquith, A House, D Clark, T Nightingale, L R Blok, B I Kanofski, B T Anderson, S J Butler, Viva Racing, Calladunn & Racing With Mates 1
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on August 23 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Half Listening carrying 55.5kg at $7. The run before that ran last of 9 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 21 len behind Cherry Lips carrying 58kg at $6.50. Fitter now and is a great chance to break through.
5
MIKAYLA WEIR
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 896 OK THEN
MARK GORMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K Foster & Ms L Foster
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1700m, 5 len behind Supreme Lucas carrying 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 9th of 13 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1320m, 4 len behind Rock Composer with 56.5kg at $61. Not at this stage.
7
JAI WILLIAMS
BLACK, RED five spots, RED CAP, BLACK POM POM