Grafton 13 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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Fusion Tiling & Waterproofing BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 2230m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: + 5 entire. |
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Nature Boy is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. NATURE BOY (7) proven this course and distance and drops sharply in weight with the 3kg claim. On the quick backup after tiring late in the heavy (9) going when a fading fifth over 1900m at Armidale. Well placed to bounce back. LIKEABEEL (2) up in grade when a disappointing last over 2200m at Eagle Farm in BM70 grade on April 5. Firmer surface will help his cause and has a tidy record here. Can race closer with the claim. Each way. PLEADEEL (4) recent efforts had been satisfactory, prior to latest flop when missing the start and failing to get into the contest when ninth over 2200m at the Sunshine Coast. Has won here and assess on earlier runs. CASTEL TROSINO (5) back sharply in trip and failed to keep up with them when twelfth over 1400m at this track with the 62.5kg. Back to his right trip and the cross-over nose band goes on. Improver. SERENADE THE CAT (6) is next best back in class. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nature Boy to find winning form.
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| 1 | 95654 |
WANNAWINWIN
JOHN A SPRAGUE 6YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Mrs K L Sprague Last start 4th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Alpine Kandy with 57kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 2018m, slow going 6 len behind Tajawal with 61kg at $20. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest. |
1 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 2 | 72180 |
LIKEABEEL
PATRICK BUSUTTIN 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P M Busuttin Most recently ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 5 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Roller Coaster with 58.5kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Dynamo with 61kg at $6. Expect improvement today. This looks much easier. |
7 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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| 3 | 71763 |
THE CLAIMANT
ADAM CAMPTON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N A W Heathcote, D M Richards, J P Munnings, L White, G Abblitt, J Marsh, C J Jones, C Brown, D C Vogel, N C Ashman, Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, A Berry, Dr J O Lucas & Mrs I C Lucas Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on March 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Forum One with 59.5kg at $5. The run before that 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on March 15 over 2400m, 8 len behind Waltham carrying 53kg at $31. Has ability but this looks tougher. |
5 BEN LOOKER |
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| 4 | 09349 |
PLEADEEL
MICHAEL MORRISON 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M A K Morrison, T Chudziak, A R Thompson, D P Hansen, T A J de Carteret, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), B M Drinkwater, S R Imlach, A S Morrison, Mrs L G Morrison, DNT (Mgr: T D Schulz), 4Kings Racing (Mgr: N A Davy) & S J Mcmahon Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Dynamo carrying 58.5kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on March 12 over 2162m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Outburst with 56.5kg at $12. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
9 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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| 5 | 43860 |
CASTEL TROSINO
TERRY COMMERFORD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs H J Commerford, A J Everingham, M S Everingham, B J McInnes, G J Brotherson, M C Bultitude & R J Pavitt At the latest run second last of 13 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Next Pay Run carrying 62.5kg at $16. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 1 over 2206m, 4 len behind Arizona Dreaming with 52kg at $20. Worth one more chance out to his right trip. |
3 C WHITELEY |
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| 6 | 18777 |
SERENADE THE CAT
STEPHEN LEE 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Dr B J Hudson, M R Tudehope, Ms L S Amitrano-Hudson & Mrs C M Tudehope At the latest run second last of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on March 19 over 1640m, 4 len behind Smart Legend with 52kg at $61. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Lismore Bm66 on February 22 over 2110m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Brave Boy with 54.5kg at $13. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 7 | 88265 |
NATURE BOY
LEA SELBY 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Selby At the latest run second last in a small field at Armidale Bm58 on April 6 over 1900m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Mimessi with 57kg at $12. Before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at Wellington Bm 66 Hcp on March 28 over 2400m, 10 len behind D'oro Choice carrying 53kg at $7. Terrific chance to return to form. |
8 EMILY FARR |
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| 8 | 0x055 |
MERLIN'S MELODY
MICHAEL MORRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M A K Morrison, L Curulli, Miss K J Burke, B S Taylor, A M C Pearson, D Welsh, D Laird, G A Bishop, M R Howard, S Russell, Red Star Racing (Mgr: A Dejanovic), The Four Coronas (Mgr: J M Delanty), M Romeo, D Medley & S E Harrison Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 5 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Roller Coaster with 52kg at $26. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm62 on March 22 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Backlit Beauty with 54kg at $17. Likely to find this out of reach. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 9 | 71054 |
STRATUM CHIEF
TOM HIGGINS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG T J Higgins & A M Lee Most recently 4th of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 7 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Gandolfini carrying 56kg at $19. Before that 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 29 over 1815m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Charmed Destiny with 56.5kg at $5.50. Wait until he finds some form. |
10 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 10 | 48546 |
CHEAP WINE
ETHAN ENSBY 5YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG E Ensby, P B Datson, Ms L J McGuinness, Mrs H M Kendler, J G Kendler, D M Beavis, P Campbell, J Northam, Ms E R Donavon, P A Bell, D G Noonan, Pony Express (Mgr: D Guihot), Ms D B Wirth, G Wirth, EST D Ross & Ms K M Jenkins Last start 6th of 8 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Gandolfini with 55kg at $4. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 24 over 2230m, 0.5 len behind Brave Deel carrying 57.5kg at $11. Prefer to see him back in form. |
6 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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