Grafton 30 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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HAPPY 40TH MICHAEL & CRAIG CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1205m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: +7m entire . |
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Moderate tempo with Hayley's Rocket leading the way. HAYLEY'S ROCKET (1) appreciated the drop in grade last start when breaking her maiden at Taree, drawing clear late for a smart win. Lightly raced and open to further improvement, she can go right on with it. MISS WATERLINE (2) took a step in the right direction when finishing fourth at Casino last time, finding the line strongly. Well drawn and nicely placed to make her presence felt. DIZZY DEE (4) stuck on well into third at Taree last start and looks suited in this company. With even luck, she can be in the finish. MONTE TIANA (8) hasn’t been far away in recent runs and looks capable of sneaking into the minors with her best effort. ASK THE QUESTION (5) next best in a weakening field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hayley's Rocket to win.
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| 1 | 531 |
HAYLEY'S ROCKET
JOHN SHELTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG B R Paine & Mrs E J Paine Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.2 len at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1007m on a rain affected track defeating Varazze with 57kg at $1.75. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on July 28 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Miss Madigan carrying 57kg at $3.70. Rises significantly in weight but still holds plenty of appeal. |
3 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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| 2 | x9384 |
MISS WATERLINE
JORDAN LEE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG B E Kee Last start 4th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Eagle's Fire with 57kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Capital Diva carrying 56kg at $16. Making headway. Rates highly and can improve sharply. |
9 SHAE WILKES |
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| 3 | 50720 |
SOYOUTHINKIT'SOVER
GREG HOWELLS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms P Cleal & Mrs B G Puengel Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dernier Lien with 55.5kg at $61. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Dark Stratum with 56kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 R SPOKES |
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| 4 | 7x153 |
DIZZY DEE
SHANE EVERSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J G Campbell Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1 on August 15 over 1007m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mawsons Expedition carrying 53kg at $9. Before that 5th of 13 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1006m, 5 len behind Star Ambition carrying 53kg at $41. Making headway. Sure to be in the finish. |
5 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 5 | 89000 |
ASK THE QUESTION
SALLY TAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P C Hardy Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Coonabarabran Cl1-Sw on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gloryess with 59kg at $31. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Dubbo Bm58 on July 10 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Rich Street with 56.5kg at $51. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside draw. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply. |
1 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 6 | 38x00 |
DUBAI DAME
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms S McGuren & M J Stevenson Third-up today. First-up 11th of 13 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1006m, 10 len behind Star Ambition carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up second last of 11 at Taree Cl1 on August 15 over 1007m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Mawsons Expedition with 55kg at $71. Outclassed again. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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| 7 | 950x0 |
GAMING
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S J Bennett, J S Bennett, J C Patton, Mrs D A Bennett, Mrs K A Alvos, B J Patton, B A Patton, M P Norberry & Mrs T L Meldrum Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1400m, in the wet; 15 len behind My Girl Zarlie carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ocean Proud carrying 59kg at $41. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 8 | x9047 |
MONTE TIANA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hotzino with 55kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 55kg at $11. Can improve sharply. |
8 LEANNE BOYD |
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| 9 | 806x8 |
FINAL SELECTION
HILARY DEW 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG H R Dew Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on August 23 over 1006m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Wine Time carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Kempsey Bm58 on November 8 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Whispering Cate with 55kg at $41. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
6 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 10 | 398x9 |
CHARLES RENNIE
LISA SHEPPARD 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L Sheppard Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Capital Diva carrying 55kg at $91. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track Ctry Cl1 on September 23 over 1410m, 6 len behind Volcanic Love with 55kg at $26. Fitter but others are better placed. |
10 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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