Grafton 30 Apr 2024
GOING: S(5)
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NUTURF THE JACKAL FLYING- BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1181m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: Out 3m Entire. |
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Strong pace with Hidden Hail crossing from wide out. MAGNUS BELLAGIO (13) hardly excited in two runs back and if anywhere near his best, he would be winning this. Thornton sticks and can get the right tempo to bounce back. LADY WARDELL (10) consistent mare building a tidy record. Returned from a lengthy break with an encouraging second over 1181m here on April 14. Goes just well second-up and has a handy record at this track. CABSAV (11) best form is over this course and distance, and he should relish the genuine tempo today. Rattled late from the wide gate when a narrow third over this track and trip at the latest. Sure to go close again. BUFFET BUSTER (7) solid return at big odds when a fast-finishing head winner over 1181m at this track on April 14. Looker keeps the ride and watch for him swooping late again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 13,10,11,7.
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MIKADO
DAVID MATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs P L Mei, D E Rhoades, W J Thompson, J Singh, TINKERBELL RACING (Mgr: C P Doolan), S T Dowd, J R Davis, M McIntyre, K H Clarke, Mrs R McIntyre & Mrs K E Slatter Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 55 days. Resuming 6th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 17 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Outishka carrying 62kg at $16. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on March 6 over 1110m, slow going 3 len behind Helikedempretty with 61kg at $81. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse. |
9 J GRISEDALE |
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| 2 | 33120 |
BEEF WEEK PRINCESS
DANIEL BOWEN 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J Thew, Miss T N Ogg & D G Howe Useful mare. Last start ran last of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on April 13 over 1615m, 7 len behind Northern Decree carrying 62.5kg at $15. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, head behind Russian Warrior with 57.5kg at $19. Has claims if anywhere near her best. |
2 D PEISLEY |
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| 3 | x1803 |
BONCASSIE
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs A Foley & N M Foley Most recently 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Spooky Spirit carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track March Hare Bm86 on March 17 over 1175m, on a slow track; 12 len behind At Witz End carrying 59.5kg at $12. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough. |
10 SHAE WILKES |
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| 4 | 143x7 |
FORTYFIVE PARKLANE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms S McGuren & M J Stevenson Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track Ctry Assoc -Cl6 on July 13 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind Coco Rox with 59kg at $15. Needs to do a lot more. |
12 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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EXCLUSIVE
STEPHEN BENNETT 8YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG L J Sullivan, Ms S A Reid, G L Hughes & S J Bennett Last start 9th of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 58.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at this track March Hare Bm86 on March 17 over 1175m, slow going 10 len behind At Witz End carrying 57.5kg at $51. Needs to do more. Others better. |
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MAXIMUM VORTEX
ETHAN ENSBY 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms J V Borg Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded 9th of 12 at this track March Hare Bm86 on March 17 over 1175m, on a slow track; 7 len behind At Witz End with 54kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm74 March 7 over 1175m defeating Cabsav with 58kg at $2.10. Can repay backers this time. |
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BUFFET BUSTER
STIRLING OSLAND 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Horse Ventures Pty Ltd (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Second run back. First-up after five months won by a head at this track Brushgrovebm82 April 14 over 1181m on a soft track defeating Lady Wardell with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Tamworth Spring Cup on September 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Seguso with 56kg at $26. Fitter and worth including. |
6 BEN LOOKER |
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SUKHBIR
MARYANN BROSNAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup January 25 over 1590m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Without Revenge carrying 52kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by head Taree Cl3 May 22 over 1262m slow track defeating Are We Good carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate. |
5 AMY GRAHAM |
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TECTONIC PLATE
DANIEL BOWEN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track Nrra Champ February 17 over 1410m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Tribeca Star carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously first up; with blinkers first time; second of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw October 10 over 1010m, 3 len behind Written Fame carrying 58kg at $2.30. Hard to recommend. |
7 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 10 | 125x2 |
LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B E Kee & Ms J L Toland Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, on a slow track; head behind Buffet Buster carrying 55.5kg at $8. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on August 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jayanthi with 54kg at $67. Strong winning chance. |
3 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 11 | 22113 |
CABSAV
JOHN SHELTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG I N Savins & Mrs D K Savins Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 55kg at $5. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm66 April 1 over 1200m defeating Iobject with 60.5kg at $4. In the finish last time and should go well again. |
8 L P ROLLS |
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| 12 | 31352 |
GEE BEE ESS
ALLAN CHAU 6YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG H L Chau, M K Chau & K F Chau Useful type. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Bm68 on March 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dashing Gee Gee carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind It's Gerry with 56kg at $26. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
4 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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MAGNUS BELLAGIO
GLENN THORNTON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs W Thornton, G A Thornton, P J Hrabar, Mrs E A Hrabar, R M Snell, Mrs T Snell, G E Sharpe, M G Sharpe, A K Sharpe, S L Jones, Mrs B A Jones, H J Baker, G Byrne, B R Wood, M P Colwell, C J Sanbrook & J Jarvis Useful type. Most recently second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm88 on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Millane with 53kg at $21. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Evocator with 59.5kg at $12. Far better than recent form suggests. |
1 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 14 | 10810 |
MOSKEETA
CATHLEEN RODE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S R Thompson Useful type. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind That's Molly carrying 55.5kg at $101. Before that won by 1.3 len at Coffs Harbour Cl3 March 11 over 1200m in the wet defeating Extessive carrying 54.5kg at $11. Chances enhanced by the inside stall. |
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HIDDEN HAIL
SHANE EVERSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B P Purcell & Mrs S L Purcell Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, slow going 5 len behind Buffet Buster with 55kg at $67. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track John Carlton 90 on July 2 over 1190m, 6 len behind Proverbial with 55kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten. |
11 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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EAGLE HAWK STAR
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G G Brown & Ms D K Hamlin At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 14 over 1181m, slow going 2.5 len behind Buffet Buster with 55kg at $11. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm66 on April 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Cabsav carrying 59kg at $5. Likely to be attacking the line strongly. |
5 ROB THORBURN |
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IMPERIAL HILTON
BRETT BELLAMY 6YO GR/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm66 on March 25 over 1195m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cabsav carrying 61kg at $21. The race before that got back early 7th of 13 at this track Bm74 on March 7 over 1175m, 3 len behind Maximum Vortex with 55.5kg at $151. Wide draw a test. |
13 COBI VITLER |
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