Grafton   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

WILLIAMS GROUP AUSTRALIA 2YO SPRINGBOARD PRELUDE MAIDEN PLATE 1015m

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

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but expect good early pressure. LA POTENZA (9) sent north for her debut when a solid on pace third over 1200m at the Sunshine Coast. Should improve sharply with that run and gets the gun run in this easier contest. JIMMY'S BROTHER (2) Zousain gelding from an Easy Rocking mare on debut for the Vandyke stable. Ran a respectable second in an 850m trial at the Sunshine Coast inner track. Finds a winnable race. STEFFI ELECTRICA (11) nice type who comes here with fitness on her side. Will find this more to her liking after running on late when fifth over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast. Each way type. I AM STEFFI (8) knocked up late from the wide gate on debut when a gritty fourth over 1015m at Coffs Harbour. Backs up quickly and gets a much better run. COME ON GLAMOUR (7) resumes after being outclassed when eighth in the LR Calaway Gal over 1200m at Eagle Farm last April. Capable of taking this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: La Potenza in a tough race.
1 3 EXCEED ME
JOHN A SPRAGUE
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
R A Watson, S Owen, B W Watson, R T Felstead & V J P Graham
At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on June 24 over 1006m, slow going 3 len behind Mirai San with 56.5kg at $21. Shows promise but he looks tested in this line-up.
7
ANNA ROPER
Yellow, Blue Diamonds And Armbands, Yellow And Blue Diamond Cap
2 JIMMY'S BROTHER
DAVID VANDYKE
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
MR Racing (Mgr: M Reguson), M Cook, J Ward, Ms J Rockliff, E Cromb, J Mannion, T Brown, DVD Racing (Mgr: D Vandyke), J Patterson, M Brown, S Dodds, Insain Racing (Mgr: J Sargeant), L Salvador, P Anderson, R Schaefer, D Dyson, Neil Douglas Racing (Mgr: N Douglas), M Gilmore, Ms K Moran & K Riches
First starter by Zousain out of Top Of The Rock AUD $ 75,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale) purchase. Ran second in Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial over 850m May 27. Barrier an advantage. Forward showing expected.
3
CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 3x342 OL' MATE COOP
TONY NEWING
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S L Newing, S E Wright, Ms S McGuren, G Brown, C K Wych, G A Pride, R J Newing & A W Newing
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 56kg at $4.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Four Degrees carrying 57kg at $2.80. Holding form and stays in the mix.
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Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
4 SEA SEA SEA
JOHN SHELTON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J K Sheather & Mrs K P Sheather
First starter by Yes Yes Yes out of Black Sea Lady. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
9
KIRK MATHESON
Cerise, Lime Braces And Armbands, Black Cap
5 THE TORQUE XPRESS
MATTHEW DUNN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), M D Farmer, Mrs P M Schloss, R E Beckerman, L Y Fong & J Sklavos
Gelding by Toronado facing the starter for the first time. Won his last trial at Murwillumbah over 1010m on June 22. Sure to have admirers.
6
JETT NEWMAN
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
6 ANTONUCCI
FLEUR HENLEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
J P King
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Farnan out of Saratoga Treasure. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Muswellbrook over 800m. Makes debut at home but happy to watch this time from an awkward draw.
7
SHAE WILKES
Orange, White Crown, Hooped Cap
7 28x COME ON GLAMOUR
SCOTT HENLEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S Henley, Mrs F A Henley, J F Barbuto, S C Bolton, E J Robertson, R K Barbuto & B Barbuto
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Calaway Gal April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Dragonne Rouge carrying 56.5kg at $81. On debut second of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1115m, soft track; a long neck behind Olivershare with 53.5kg at $10. Expected to come back bigger and better this prep.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Hot Pink, Lime Green And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 4 I AM STEFFI
NEIL OSBORNE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
N Osborne, Mrs D Y Osborne
At debut, 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 1.2 len behind Beebee with 55kg at $12. Battled home well on debut and shapes as a solid chance.
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J GRISEDALE
Green, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 3 LA POTENZA
BRETT CAVANOUGH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry)
Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Summation with 54.5kg at $3.10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Gets her chance from the inside gate.
1
COBI VITLER
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
10 PRECIOUS GIRL
DENIM WYNEN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms D L Wynen & Miss J L Rae
Filly by Casino Prince on debut. Won a Wyong trial over 845m on June 16. Don't rule her out.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Turquoise, Purple Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 32x25 STEFFI ELECTRICA
TOBY EDMONDS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), A J Edmonds, A J Guarrera, R J Naylor, D Love, Mrs K L Calkin & Ms E K Harding
Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 2nd of 7 at Casino 2yo Hcp on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind The Pool Boy carrying 56.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jaggery carrying 57kg at $5. Great chance to break through.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue And White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams
12 TASSIE LEE
REBECCA DUNN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P R J Rogers, Mrs J A Rogers, J Doherty, Ms R A Dunn, D J Fardell, Ms A D Cashman, S L Rogers, B J Hill, Mrs S L Thurlow, K M Martin, Mrs H M Hill, M Heuston, B H Moore, Mrs D J Thomson, I N David, K R Baxter, N J Hill & H T Hill
First starter by Tassort out of Husson Lee. Trialled once on June 16 at Wyong when second over 845m. Any positive move in betting must be respected.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Black And White Kite, White Sleeves, Black Diamond Armbands, Black And White Kite On Cap