Grafton   09 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

AT WITZ END FOR THE KOSCIUSZKO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Rich Star. Solid maiden with plenty of chances. BRUCKHEIMER (1) former Victorian who resumes for the Adam Campton yard. Has a host of gear changes for this and can get off the mark from the low draw. Fitted with the two trials and goes close. KANMURU (10) well weighted again with the claim after being nailed late in the heavy conditions when third over 1000m at Casino. Was a month between runs on that occasion and strips fitter for this. Hard to catch on the firmer surface. MIDWEST PRINCESS (11) resumes from a lengthy break after failing to get into the contest on debut when last over 1200m at Eagle Farm. Fitted with the one trial and the lugging bit and winkers go on. Good enough to test some of these. CELEBRITY TORQUE (9) Spirit Of Boom filly from a Written Tycoon mare on debut for the Matt Dunn stable. Last two trials had merit and gets every chance from the inside barrier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,10,11,9.
1 3453x BRUCKHEIMER
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton), J Zucco, P Koulouriotis, D Altman, C P Smith, J M Speers, J Feltham, S A Hogan, N A W Heathcote, G D Kefford, M Speers, B S Davis, W Battershall, G L Mangan & R Pavlov
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1206m, 1.5 len behind Whitson carrying 59kg at $3.90. On debut fifth of 7 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Biancelli with 58kg at $26. Everything points to a bright return.
4
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
2 2 RICH STAR
CHRIS MANSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Tobin, J J P Cobby, C R Manson & Randers (Mgr: W F Hobbs)
At debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1050m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind So Koby with 57kg at $19. Better for that experience and likely to be about the mark again.
2
JETT NEWMAN
Lilac, Brown Stripes And Sleeves, Striped Cap
3 648x3 SUGAR ROAD
WAYNE LAWSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W A Campbell
Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years 3rd of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1050m, on a wet track; 5 len behind So Koby carrying 59kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 11 2023 over 1410m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Vetoed with 59kg at $5. Keep safe.
9
MATTHEW MCGUREN
Hot Pink, Black Stars, White Armbands And Cap
4 PINETO LAD
OWEN GLUE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
K F Cocciola
Gelding by Spieth making his first appearance. Finished fifth in a Grafton trial over 940m on August 26. Fitter for recent trials but likely to struggle.
10
D PEISLEY
Yellow, Purple Lightning Bolt, Quartered Cap
5 x7x85 SCION
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M A K Morrison, D E Scarfone, C A McDonald, S Antczak, G L Perrin, P W Traill, Mrs C White, S Modi, Five Five Racing (Mgr: M J Robertson), Mrs L A L Hoad & B L Hannon
Third-up today. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn on August 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Onatare with 60kg at $4.80. Last start 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Larado with 58.5kg at $21. Has ability and ready to lift.
7
BRANDON LERENA
Deep Red, Navy Epaulettes, Hooped Sleeves, Navy Cap With Deep Red Seams
6 2 SYMO'S BOY
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
G Symington
Colt by Headwater making his first appearance. Trialled on August 25 at Beaudesert over 1050m and finished fifth. Others favoured today.
11
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Champagne Flutes, Hot Pink Sleeves, Navy Blue Seams, Hot Pink Cap
7 9x CHARMED STAR
TOM HIGGINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T J Higgins & Ms A M Lee
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Kempsey Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Toyger with 55.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
KACIE ADAMS
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 7x00x BEEARETEE
DANIEL WHEELER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs E k Lennon, B S Lennon & S A Lennon
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1410m, 12 len behind Chillcuz with 57.5kg at $151. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn November 8 over 1050m, 11 len behind Dubious Love carrying 58.5kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
R SPOKES
Orange, Black Shamrock, White Sleeves, Black Shamrocks
9 CELEBRITY TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, Albert River Racing (Mgr: M Rose), R E Beckerman & Eleven GK (Mgr: T P Winter)
Filly by Spirit Of Boom facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on August 25. Can play a leading role on debut.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
10 9x483 KANMURU
SHANE EVERSON
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
S P Everson, N J Hayward & D J Hayward
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Casino Mdn on August 18 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Glam carrying 54kg at $7.50. Before that second last of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on July 17 over 1175m, 11 len behind Albany Road with 57kg at $201. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark.
6
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
11 8x MIDWEST PRINCESS
JASON REILLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J B Reilly, H E Everson, W J Greentree, M N Marr, Mrs P V Ryder & Mrs C A Morrison
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on January 18 over 1200m, 16 len behind Dushenka with 53.5kg at $31. Expecting a bright return on her home track.
8
MADELINE OWEN
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
12 75x PRESTIGE ICE
JORDAN LEE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T F Yeung
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp February 24 over 1015m, 7 len behind Dusty Bay carrying 55.5kg at $41. On debut seventh of 9 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Lucky Lass with 56kg at $91. Prefer to see how she returns.
11
Pale Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots, Orange Cap, Purple Stars