Grafton 30 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CRUZINCO.COM ATHOL CONNOR REMEMBRANCE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1130m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: +7m entire . |
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Expecting A Tent Hut to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. A TENT HUT (1) resumes and while yet to win fresh, his best figures from last campaign line up strongly for this. Drawn well to use his early speed and expected to take catching. A NOTION (10) disappointed last start but the booking of McGuren signals intent. Capable of sharp improvement. WENDT (9) ran a solid third first-up for the new stable and is open to further progress. INVINCIBLE FAITH (2) had his streak ended last start but is worth forgiving and can bounce back quickly on the short turnaround. BOWDARCIE (4) caught the eye first-up when closing off solidly into a midfield finish. Strips fitter second-up and is one to include. SUGGESTED PLAY: A Tent Hut to win.
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| 1 | 3127x |
A TENT HUT
TODD PAYNE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M G W Taylor, K J Bodsworth, J Guilfoyle, C Payne, J Halloran, C Halloran & M J Mclennan Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Walcha Bm58 February 7 over 1700m, 9 len behind Spills with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Armidale Ctry Mdn September 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Swanbrook Gem carrying 55kg at $6.50. Should be involved on his best form. |
1 SCOTT SWEEDMAN |
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| 2 | 76114 |
INVINCIBLE FAITH
LEA SELBY 10YO GR/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mrs L F Selby Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at Scone Bm58 on August 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Parana River carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that won by a neck at Mungindi Bm45 July 5 over 1000m defeating Adviser with 58.5kg at $2.50. Form has been hard to fault - can make amends. |
9 SHAE WILKES |
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| 3 | x571x |
WESTERLY
CHRIS MANSON 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C R Manson & J J P Cobby Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Coffs Harbour Mdn December 14 over 1012m defeating Acireale Jayne carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1006m, 1.2 len behind Neil carrying 59kg at $61. Can run a bold race. |
6 W WHEATLEY |
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| 4 | 444x6 |
BOWDARCIE
PATRICK RANDALL 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K Randall Second-up. First-up after eight months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Eagle's Fire with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Casino Bm50 on August 10 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hardley Grey with 60kg at $17. Winning claims if anywhere near his best. |
7 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 5 | 12x86 |
JEVINGTON WILL DO
HILARY DEW 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG H R Dew & Mrs P P Dew Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on August 8 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Buck Pharoah with 55kg at $71. Last start 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wanjina Rose with 61kg at $41. Others appeal more. |
3 EMILY FARR |
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| 6 | 36190 |
OLD TIMING MAN
SHANE EVERSON 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J G Campbell Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on July 20 over 1120m, slow going 6 len behind Grey Effects with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Materialist carrying 57kg at $21. Racing below his best and looks tested again. |
10 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 7 | 990x0 |
COUTURE
DANIEL STANLEY 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs J N Grimshaw Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Eagle's Fire with 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Orange Bm50 on February 24 2024 over 1010m, 7 len behind Can Do It with 60kg at $81. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
11 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 8 | x0429 |
MISS MOLOKAI
SALLY TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms S J Taylor, D P Atkinson, M D Weeden, D T Bigwood, Miss B Mackay & M Kudrins Last start struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on August 15 over 1007m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Mawsons Expedition with 55kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Warwick Mdn Cl1-Sw on August 6 over 800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Lady Zaydi with 58kg at $5.50. Prefer to see her back in form. |
8 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 9 | 40043 |
WENDT
STEPHEN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG K Oka Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 10 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Eagle's Fire carrying 53kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 9 at Esk Bm50 on July 12 over 800m, 5.5 len behind King Invincible with 60kg at $11. Can improve again. Has ability and is one of the major players. |
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| 10 | 40237 |
A NOTION
AIDEN ST VINCENT 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss C L Mullins, Bonville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mullins), M A Mullins, R R Shaw, B A Shaw, J R Barnett, Mrs D Thompson, A Thompson, C Barnett, T Bazouni, M Olsen, Mrs L M Barnett, JKW Bloodstock (Mgr: J K Weier), S E Notley, J P Clarke, Mrs S L Croft & A St Vincent Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm58 on August 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Snow Falcon carrying 57kg at $6.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 Cl2+ on July 28 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Mission To Win carrying 55kg at $11. Finds a suitable race and is expected to measure up. |
4 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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| 11 | 77546 |
HEAVENLY AZ
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S Elaro, P B Elaro, P Nassour & G Massoud Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Giggy carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 11 at Gatton Cl1 on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ready And Mabel carrying 52.5kg at $11. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
2 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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| 12 | 37058 |
BAD BOY DARBY
DANIEL WHEELER 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G E Williams, J H Williams, M W Rom, K N Williams & S C Dalton Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind My Girl Zarlie with 53kg at $31. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 Cl2+ on July 28 over 1250m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Mission To Win carrying 55kg at $21. Doubt he will threaten these. |
5 J GRISEDALE |
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