Grafton   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

FREE ENTRY TODAY 2YO SPRINGBOARD PRELUDE MAIDEN PLATE 1015m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Not much early pressure but Zhongxin Koala, Exoflow and Kanmuru can take up forward spots. ANDREA (1) comes here with a massive fitness edge over most of these. Up in trip when chipped away late to finish fourth over 1205m at Coffs Harbour. Prefer over this trip and gets his chance with the claim. ZHONGXIN KOALA (6) looks one of the leading prospects third up. Jumped in grade when a fading sixth over 1350m at Doomben. Tempo suits and will be attacking the line strongly. LADY TUATARA (10) is a filly by The Autumn Sun out of Lahana on debut for the Jordan Lee yard. Her last two trials were okay, and the blinkers go on. Respect. SECRET ROSE (11) resumes after the two good minor placings at the Sunshine Coast. Worth thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Andrea to get off the mark.
1 5x34 ANDREA
TONY BALL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs B A Ball & M A Ball
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Red Crown on June 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Raging Force carrying 56.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp on June 20 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Issy's Star with 55.5kg at $6. Should be tough to stop.
3
SHAE WILKES
Purple, White Lightning Bolt, Diamond Sleeves
2 3x EXOFLOW
DAVID MCCOLM
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
A Foran & S A Williams
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on January 27 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Zumbo with 58kg at $4.20. Expecting a strong run fresh.
11
D PEISLEY
Dark Green with Black Horseshoe, Dark Green Cap
3 8x89x KANMURU
SHANE EVERSON
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
S P Everson, N J Hayward & D J Hayward
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1212m, 14 len behind Green Spaces with 56.5kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Flemington Vg 2yo Plte March 29 over 1400m, 14 len behind Prestige Ole with 57kg at $71. Others rate better.
2
JETT NEWMAN
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
4 40 OUTOFTHEOFFICE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M R Stitt, K Bakewell & S P Madden
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Casino 2yo Hcp on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind The Pool Boy with 58kg at $21. Last start second last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 56kg at $5.50. Open to plenty of improvement and worth thought.
1
ANNA ROPER
Green, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
5 46x7 SMOKEY SAINT
NEIL GODBOLT
2YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
N Godbolt, R R Baker & Mrs M M Godbolt
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on June 24 over 1006m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mirai San with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Zumbo carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Prefer others.
4
J GRISEDALE
Yellow, Red Hoops, Dark Blue Cap
6 36 ZHONGXIN KOALA
ALLAN CHAU
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Z Wang
Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Thee Creek carrying 55.5kg at $31. Last start faded in the straight second last of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on June 18 over 1350m, 6 len behind Lockyer with 56kg at $12. Has ability and a form reversal is on the cards.
10
BRANDON LERENA
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
7 53x7 AUSTRALASIA
DANIEL BOWEN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M C O'hara, R O'Hara, Mrs S O'Hara, B Green, M Green & A Green
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1000m, on a wet track; 16 len behind No Ragrets carrying 53kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn Plt on February 5 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Deceitful Miss carrying 56kg at $41. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
9
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 47 EXOTIQUE
TRACEY BARTLEY
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M P Maher, Ms T A Quinn, Mrs G J Quinn, Mrs J M Chaytors, Mrs J T Brown & Ms J E Marsden
Raced twice to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Gosford 2&3yo Mdn on June 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jimmy Recard with 55kg at $21. Second-up led to the turn then faded ran last of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Efharisto with 55kg at $41. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
13
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
9 9x INTELLIGENCER
ETHAN ENSBY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J K Cole, P Cowan, DJC Francis, B L Holt, ETE Intelligencer (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), Miss T Bismark, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann & S Richter
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Widden on February 1 over 1100m, 18 len behind The Playwright carrying 54.5kg at $41. This looks too tough.
10
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts
10 LADY TUATARA
JORDAN LEE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms A Stewart
Filly by The Autumn Sun making her first appearance. Trialled on June 12 at Ballina over 1000m and finished fourth. Fitter for recent trials and has genuine claims.
5
COBI VITLER
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
11 32x SECRET ROSE
PAUL SHAILER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P Shailer, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), B Hooper, P Foley, A & F Racing, J Gillies, C White, G Carroll, R Fairhall, Fair Weather Racing, The S G R D Collective, Thirsty Shamrocks, M Nunn, B Wood, W Daunt, S Jimmieson, J Fleming & D Fitton
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn Plt February 23 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Stylish Joker with 56kg at $2.80. On debut third of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Lucky Lass with 56kg at $8. Can sprint well fresh.
6
DYLAN TURNER
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 8x TOO HARD TO FIND
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms S McGuren, Waitek Syndicate (Mgr: T J Tilse), Mrs J M Denny, Mrs L Thompson, Mrs C McGuren, N A Falls, Mrs M falls, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, P J Nelson, T J Falls, P S O'Brien, C T Pearce & J Moran
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on February 24 over 1015m, 12 len behind Dusty Bay carrying 54.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
7
BEN LOOKER
Turquoise, Black Stripes And Sleeves, White Clovers, Black Cap, Turquoise Seams
13 9x VERY DEMURE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
A M Powell, B A Smith, J T McKinnon, J T Rouse, J Harms, D J Cook, Modah Investments (Mgr: D Hyde), M J Duncan, N J Scotton, P T Gersekowski, M R Gersekowski, J M Casey, Mrs A Tucker, R McCall, H J Webb, G J Burton, T J Lynch & Dr K P Stanton
Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn on March 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Get Ready Lass carrying 57kg at $41. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
CEJAY GRAHAM
Maroon, White V And Cap