Grafton   09 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Tribeca Star For The Kosciuszko MAIDEN HANDICAP 1190m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 5m Entire.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward. HIGH AND MARTY (3) resumed for his third prep with an eye-catching second over 1000m at Tamworth on August 27. Clearly come back well and the extra trip suits. HERE'S MASON (11) starting to find a bit of form and ready to win after powering late when second over 1175m at this track on August 31. Can race a little closer today and figure prominently. TOP ACT (15) resumes today after a strong maiden campaign, failing to break through but finishing in the placings at all four starts. Major player. HE'S POPLAR (1) good effort on debut last start when he found the line strongly to finish fourth at Lismore over 1110m. Will kick on following that run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,11,15,1.
1 4 HE'S POPLAR
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Smith, Ms B J Ferris, M J McKee, S B McIntyre, Mrs D A Paterson, D L Blumberg, Mrs T L Franey, D J Woods, D R Edwards, P J Morrissey & C J Dawson
At debut, 4th of 12 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1110m, 1.5 len behind Amnesia carrying 59kg at $16. One of the main chances.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, SLEEVES, CAP AND POM POM
2 5x BOOMING FAST
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M A McLean, H B Brooks, T Circosta, M R Jones, S Lindeman, B N Sutcliffe, Farrington St Racing (Mgr: S V Donaldson), Lockswins (Mgr: S J Rowswell), Nowlandboys (Mgr: M Nowland) & Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when eased back early on 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn on October 21 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Whiskey Dancer carrying 59kg at $15. Has upside.
10
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
3 9x6x2 HIGH AND MARTY
JAKE HULL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Webster, B Lister, P Jones, J Webster, J Lewis, M R Jones, S W Bridgman, D M Divina, M A Preston, PRESSO COGAN RACING (Mgr: M A Preston), K J Lincoln, Ms B Grant & J Hull
Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 8 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Our Lioness carrying 59kg at $11. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Browned Off with 58.5kg at $6.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
3
BEN LOOKER
NAVY, WHITE K OVER PP STUD BRAND, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CAP WITH WHITE STUD BRAND
4 33x PEARL IN HAY
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Y K Cheng, S C Lee & Dr K L Lee
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Gus The Bus carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. On debut third of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hydroelectric carrying 58kg at $4. Favouring others.
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KIRK MATHESON
Black, Pink Heart, White Sleeves, Pink Hearts, Pink Cap, Black Peak
5 9x6 BACK TO BLACK
AIDEN ST VINCENT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A St Vincent
Third race start. First start with blinkers first time; ran last of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1100m, 10 len behind Fire Follower carrying 56kg at $11. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on July 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Silverado Miss carrying 60kg at $15. Can't recommend.
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LIAM BLANCH
white, purple halved, yellow band, purple sleeves, cap, collar
6 35 DESERT COUGAR
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
A J Edmonds, J D Bentley, D L Streten, S A Cadzow, G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel), K R Green, Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), S C Clarke, S Ireland, P N Edwards, P J Mullen, B R Potter, Mrs T Potter, D Clifford, Mrs A L Clifford, G S Moore & Mrs L K Moore
Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Flying Ting Lok with 56.5kg at $10. Last start 5th of 8 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Glebe carrying 57kg at $3.80. In the mix.
8
Orange, Yellow H
7 9 DRAPER
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) & Mrs J F Battershall
Gelding by Rothesay making his first appearance. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Beaudesert trial over 900m on August 26. Has shown some potential and looks capable of running well at debut outing.
4
A MALLYON
Royal Blue, White five Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
8 INTREPID LAD
STEPHEN LEE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
S B Lee, Racing88 Pty Ltd (Mgr: Miss C E Irwin), D J Kerr, Mrs L C Kerr, P Barry, M Barry, C Barry, D J Woods & J L Coleman
Gelding by Zousain on debut. Trialled on August 20 at Grafton over 946m and finished sixth. Watch for any market moves.
11
JAI WILLIAMS
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
9 x8795 AILBHE
JASON REILLY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track Mdn on August 31 over 1175m, 3 len behind Charles Rennie with 54.5kg at $26. Before that ran last of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 22 len behind Sweet Proposal with 57kg at $81. Needs to do more. Impossible to make a case.
5
LEANNE BOYD
WHITE,Maroon Diablo,YELLOW SLEEVES,MAROON Halved Sleeves,CAP,COLLAR
10 40x30 GEOFF AND JENNY
JOHN SHELTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J N Hannaford
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Lismore Mdn on August 5 over 1120m, 2.5 len behind Edge Of Seventeen with 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1255m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Gold Sluice with 57kg at $12. Others stronger.
6
L P ROLLS
CERISE, lime BRACES ,LIME ARMBANDS,CAP
11 70352 HERE'S MASON
PATRICK RANDALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
K J Elliott & Mrs D L Elliott
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn on August 31 over 1175m, 1.0 len behind Charles Rennie carrying 56kg at $3.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1006m, slow going 2.25 len behind De Forza with 59kg at $41. Can improve again. Capable and holds place claims.
4
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Blue, Gold Star And Sleeves, Striped Cap
12 6x437 SWANBROOK GEM
RIDGE WILSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Foran
At the latest run got back early 7th of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1006m, slow going 3.5 len behind De Forza with 57kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Moree Mdn on August 8 over 950m, slow going 0.7 len behind Winny Bee carrying 55kg at $6.50. Looking to others.
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Pink And Black Stripes, Quartered Cap
13 0 TARA KODA
JOHN SHELTON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
W M O'Donnell
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1006m, slow going 8 len behind De Forza with 55kg at $51. Drawn the carpark and prepared to overlook.
8
MIKAYLA WEIR
CERISE,LIME BRACES AND ARMBANDS,CAP
14 WHOMSONEVER
KURT GOLDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G C Paterson
Three-year-old filly making debut by Zousain out of Legal Ties. Was second in a Gold Coast barrier trial over 1000m August 28. Cannot be underestimated.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
Gold, White Armband White Cap
15 2333x TOP ACT
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
G W Henderson, Ms S C Carnes, J Colley, Ms A Spratt, Ms J Spratt, Calladunn & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track Super Mdn-Sw April 14 over 1410m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Friend In Need with 56.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 17 over 1106m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Cannon with 56.5kg at $8. Promising mare who can sprint well fresh.
1
A MALLYON
MAROON, WHITE EAGLE AND CAP
16 8356x SIGLO DE ORO
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
W S Racing, W S Racing SDO, Wegunnawin, B L Hannon, Marshdale Racing, J Panjari, N Murgatroyd, M J Howlett, LAB Racing, P Billman, G A Bishop, A Trojkovic, N Zappone, P A Sherlock, K Yan, B A J Grimley, P McCurley, Mrs K McCurley, N R Clarke & B D Clarke
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn April 6 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Lulumon carrying 57kg at $10. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn February 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Bonita Queen with 59kg at $26. Keep in mind.
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WHITE,NAVY SLEEVES,MAROON CHECKS,NAVY CAP,MAROON CHECKS
17 9x332 STAVRITZEL
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M F Anderson & S P Anderson
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Glebe carrying 59kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn on August 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Everstar with 59kg at $5.50. Made headway last time. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here.
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TURQUOISE, HOT PINK DIAMOND, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP, TURQUOISE DIAMONDS