Grafton   04 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

PRESTIGE WEDDING & EVENT HIRE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1025m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. VIALE (6) lightly raced filly with ability, resuming. Up in grade when a plodding sixth over 1110m at Doomben on October 26. Returns with a solid 940m trial placing and gets in light with the claim. Goes close. SOUTH BOAMBEE (12) returns from a three-and-a-half-month break. Had mixed form last time in and normally sprints well fresh. Fitted with the one trial placing and the blinkers go on. Top-three prospect. SEYMOUR STARS (7) resumes. Was a commanding debut winner as fav over 1000m at this track five months ago. Looked strong when a recent 940m trial winner and can continue where she left off last time in. Goes close. DEEP STEALTH (9) improving filly with her hoof on the till. Loomed strongly when third over 1000m at this track at second race start. Conditions suit and senior rider engaged. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,12,7,9.
1 x832x SPIRIT OF MAC
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A J Edmonds, M M Dwyer, B Macalpine, A J Maloney, B Robinson, T J Small, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), M Buckley & D Phillips
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Cl1-Sw July 27 over 1050m, 0.5 len behind Veloce Meteor with 59.5kg at $1.40. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Doomben 3yo Hcp June 26 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Bohemian Lad with 58kg at $9. Capable of taking a hand in the finish.
9
JADEN LLOYD
Red, Yellow Seams And Cap
2 322x1 KING SOLEIL
CRAIG RUTTLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C M Ruttley
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2 len at Taree Ctry Mdn March 17 over 1007m in soft going defeating Crazy Mikki with 59kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Muswellbrook 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Nights Inferno carrying 57kg at $14. Improver who can measure up again.
2
L P ROLLS
Cerise, Black Diamond Band
3 17x0 ANOTHER WISH
JOHN SHELTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P R Bennett
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 1000m, 11 len behind Camp Land carrying 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on October 22 over 1125m, 4.5 len behind Rocky Rogue carrying 56kg at $13. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
3
MIKAYLA WEIR
Gold, Red Sash, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 1420x FERRY ROAD
L J CLAPHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Clapham, J S Rowsell, J M J Innes, R T Manning, S C Stenner, B Birmingham, G W Keep, D J Loader & B Shedden
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 January 27 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Albanjo carrying 59kg at $11. On debut ran last of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1000m, 9 len behind Blue Illusion with 57.5kg at $151. Not keen this time.
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Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
5 19x GOT GUMPTION
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D S Rowell
He is resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp October 26 over 1110m, 9 len behind Boomtown Boss with 52.5kg at $41. On debut won by 0.6 len Ballina Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m slow track defeating Totally Underrated carrying 56.5kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Grey, Black Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, Striped Cap
6 x416x VIALE
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), B J Hewitt, DD Singh, Mrs J L Bratti, L Thompson, N Balcombe, S Dicandilo, Mrs L Dicandilo, W C Bradnam, D J McNeish, Mrs T L Vukobratovich, Mrs F J Shields, Mrs K J Baker, B E Gray, Mrs P J Gray, Mrs C Hewitt, T Hewitt, B B Elms & G R Elms
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp October 26 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Boomtown Boss carrying 52kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Doomben Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1110m, 1.4 len behind Sultry Siren carrying 54kg at $7. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
4
JETT NEWMAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 1x SEYMOUR STARS
DONNA GRISEDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Tornbos Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Sergi)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn November 6 over 1000m defeating Volare with 55.5kg at $2.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Forward showing expected.
5
Pale Green, Black Diamonds, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 14x9 WENDT
DAIKI CHUJO
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
K Oka
Second run back. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Camp Land carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Ballina Cl1 on October 6 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zelgaria with 56kg at $4.50. Not keen.
1
NORIYUKI MASUDA
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Armbands And Cap
9 13 DEEP STEALTH
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), BCI Racing (Mgr: B M Crismale), P B Duncan, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), P Paradise, Ms J Ward, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), D J Mcgrath & Postman Racing (Mgr: P A O'connor)
Raced two times to date. At debut, favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Ballina Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Spiethtacular carrying 52.5kg at $17. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Bm58 on March 16 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Camp Land with 54kg at $2.80. Racing well. One of the major players.
6
BEN LOOKER
Lilac, Purple Chevrons
10 19x0 ILANA THE FIRST
JEFF DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D L Mills & M C Mills
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on March 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Benzou carrying 52kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on October 7 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rubydoo carrying 56kg at $7. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
10
Emerald Green, White Inverted Vee And Collar, Striped Sleeves, White Cuffs, Peak And Pom Pom
11 218x9 DEE STORMED
RENITA BEATON
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
T L Schmetzer, D Grambeau, J Wright, T M Maloney, M Dwyer, B M Howard, G S Jones, J J Jones, C Jones, F Jones, J P Warren, Mrs M H Howard, Miss B Maloney & A P Crowe
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Ballina Cg&E Bm58 on February 14 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Luvarchie with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1205m, in the wet; 5 len behind Tsunoda with 59kg at $9.50. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
15
ANTHONY ALLEN
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 7309x SOUTH BOAMBEE
WARREN DEAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W J Dean & Mrs A B Dean
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 December 30 over 1305m, 9 len behind Key Legend carrying 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 October 1 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Amaya's Secret with 56kg at $15. Everything points to a effective return.
5
J GRISEDALE
Dark Blue, Gold Dog And Cap
13 x2702 PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on March 16 over 1175m, long-neck behind Airswing carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track Ctry Bm58 on January 27 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Albanjo carrying 57.5kg at $11. Strong top-three hope.
11
Hot Pink, Black Stars, White Armbands And Cap
14 x8679 DOYLE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Wilson, L J Billiau, Mrs D L Billiau, B J Ryan, Ms L J Cameron, J Edington, Ms S Shin, Ms L G La Rocca, M Kerry, Across Australia (Mgr: W H Collyer), G Davy & M J L Beretta
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Ballina Cl3 on February 14 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Clubhouse carrying 55kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 10 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm58 on January 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hell And Back with 56.5kg at $61. Must improve to play a role.
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Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
15 70895 CAVALHEIRO
BEN ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S Elaro, P B Elaro & G Massoud
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 22 over 1181m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Press Yes carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Bm58 on February 24 over 1420m, 8 len behind She's Enuff with 55kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
14
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Green, Gold Stags