Grafton 05 May 2025
GOING: H(10)
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LAWRENCE TAVERN CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1205m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +5m 1600m-1100m; +9m 700m-400m; +7m Remainder. |
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Without a great deal of early pace evident Majorelle may lead the way over Starzam. MAJORELLE (1) smart gelding who was a dominant winner over 1190m at this track in the soft (7) going. Gets in light again with Newman's claim and has excellent figures over this course and trip. Will prove hard to get past again. SWAMP NATION (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1190m at this track. Placed to advantage with the good weight drop. Each way. BADGERS NUTS (8) has returned a much stronger gelding this time in and proven in the conditions. Finished second last time over 1400m at Gold Coast. Kept fresh and sure to be thereabouts again. FLYING BIRDS (14) drifted back early when a plugging ninth over 1200m at the Gold Coast. Massive drop in the weights and races best over this trip. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Majorelle to win again.
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MAJORELLE
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BROWN GELDING 63.0KG Mrs D L Graham, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza), J D Chard, D P Chard, M E Bowker, L Bowker, H Maher, T Maher, A D'Mello, J P A Sist, M S George, J Dowland, Mrs K A Blaxland, C J Nilon, Victory Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S G Ciurleo) & D L Stephenson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ouroboros carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track Brushgrovebm82 April 13 over 1190m on a soft track defeating Lady Wardell with 58kg at $3.10. Will take catching again. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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GOLD CARD
LYNDALL OLSON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R C Kirwan & Mrs S Kirwan Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Taree Hannam Cup March 17 over 1007m in soft going defeating Dis Is Heaven with 57kg at $14. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Cassiel carrying 58kg at $31. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck. |
16 LEAH MARTYN |
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KOOLED
LAUREN ABBOTT 6YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG K Bowerman Second run back. First-up after 14 months got back early 7th of 9 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, slow going 7 len behind Majorelle with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Echuca Vgold Eldorado March 12 2023 over 1200m in the wet defeating Lafargue with 59kg at $3.30. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
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DE POET
TERRY EVANS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG T Evans, S J Goddard, S J Hart, Ms L Osborne, M Bradley, A G Long, G P Cassim, O T Olley, Mrs T J Olley, Mrs S M Hobbs & D J Hobbs Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gold Card carrying 55kg at $4.80. Second-up did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Oakfield Badger with 58.5kg at $21. Doubt he can trouble these. |
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LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B E Kee & Ms J L Toland Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 0.9 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Majorelle with 55kg at $4.40. Likely improver who should feature. |
14 SHAE WILKES |
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PUNGO
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Strong Bloodstock, Strong Bloodstock Pungo, T Single, S P Judd, Tip It In Racing, T Olsen, R E Thornthwaite, P G H M Punt, Kurri Syndications, EarpJellySparrow, L J McGrath, D Crowe, M Roberts, D Smith, S O'Donohue, S F Wood & D & A Thoroughbreds Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Restonica with 59kg at $6.50. Before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Ocean Alps with 58.5kg at $4.20. Sure to be in the finish. |
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SHERRIFF CODY
OWEN GLUE 6YO GR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly) At the latest run 6th of 8 at Ballina Bm82 on April 8 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Full Of Sincerity carrying 57kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy with 57kg at $11. This is no easier and he needs to lift. |
4 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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BADGERS NUTS
MARYANN BROSNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Useful type. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Toesonthenose carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that won by a nose at Coffs Harbour Bm66 March 2 over 1400m defeating Bold Hoi Ho carrying 61kg at $6.50. Genuine winning chance. |
7 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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SWAMP NATION
GLEN MILLIGAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, slow going 4 len behind Majorelle with 54.5kg at $11. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, slow going 1.5 len behind Annie's Rose carrying 54kg at $21. Ready to peak after four runs back. |
6 EMILY FARR |
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TREAD SOFTLY
SALLY TAYLOR 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs J F Kelly, J Lawler & M A Wilson Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Coffs Harbour Pink Silks Bm82 January 12 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Shihab carrying 56kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Lismore Bm82 December 20 over 1110m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Maximum Vortex with 54.5kg at $11. Prefer to see how she returns. |
2 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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ONE KIND
ALLAN KEHOE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG D G McLaren, D A Mclaren, A Collard, M Bergin, A Newell, B Clarke, L Rowan, P A Parker & R A Parker Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 20 over 900m, 2 len behind Insist with 53.5kg at $11. Last start 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm82 on April 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Dis Is Heaven carrying 55kg at $6. Must be respected. |
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STARZAM
FLEUR BLANCH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S Anderson & Glenhuntly Lodge Syn (Mgr Mrs L Riley) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Bm74 February 4 over 1410m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Collay's Spirit with 59.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 December 30 over 1205m, 2.5 len behind Moskeeta with 56.5kg at $8.50. Will need this hitout. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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BOW
DONNA GRISEDALE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D Grisedale, Mrs R A Goddard & M J Henderson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind October Revolution with 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, slow going 2.75 len behind Majorelle with 55kg at $14. Worth some thought. |
3 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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FLYING BIRDS
ALLAN CHAU 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L H Yuen Useful gelding. At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Shapin Power carrying 61.5kg at $11. The run before that 13th of 16 at Doomben Nmw on February 8 over 1350m, 8 len behind Influential with 55kg at $31. Rates highly and is sure to run well with the claim. |
1 KARL ZECHNER |
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VEECEE
CASSANDRA SCHMIDT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms T L Schmidt Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on April 11 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Yendy carrying 61.5kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on October 27 over 1006m, head behind Kaiyu with 64.5kg at $8.50. Has never won second up and isn’t among the top hopes today. |
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SIR BOO
SHANE EVERSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K J Bramich & P E Bramich Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl3 on April 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind Yendy carrying 61.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Macleancup Bm86 on July 21 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Butch'n'bugs carrying 55kg at $14. Unlikely to be competitive. |
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CHANGE THE DATE
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG F J Kennedy Useful gelding. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track Ctry Bm66 April 13 over 1420m on a soft track defeating Nickelback carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that second last of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 4.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy with 55kg at $8.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
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FORTYFIVE PARKLANE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S McGuren & M J Stevenson Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Brushgrovebm82 on April 13 over 1190m, slow going 7 len behind Majorelle carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $26. Needs to do more. |
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BUCK PHAROAH
NEIL GODBOLT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG R N Godbolt & Mrs M M Godbolt Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Gold Card with 55kg at $10. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 on April 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; nose behind Seymour Stars carrying 65.5kg at $21. Reaching his peak now and cannot be ruled out. |
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IMPERIAL HILTON
BRETT BELLAMY 7YO GR/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind King Larry carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at this track Bm74 on March 7 2024 over 1175m, 3 len behind Maximum Vortex with 55.5kg at $151. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
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