Murwillumbah   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

CLUB TWEED GRAFTON CUP PREVIEW BM82 2020m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Moderate pace with So Dapper rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. MINDSPACE (3) racing in career-best form and going nicely through his grades. Ploughed through the heavy (10) conditions when a dominant 5.5 len winner over 2005m at Coffs Harbour on May 31. Luke Rolls rides again and will prove hard to stop. TWO SMOKIN BARRELS (6) recent form hardly excites but can turn it around quickly today with the 3kg claim on the firmer track. Never comfortable on the Toowoomba track when a poor ninth over 2150m on June 1. Improver in a fairly weak race. FULL PRESS (2) fitter after four runs back and getting out to his right distance range here. Came from near last on the turn when a plugging sixth over 1614m at Taree two weeks ago. Undefeated this track and looks to be one of the main contenders. SHERRIFF CODY (4) holding his form well and will relish a firmer deck here. Tried hard in the heavy (10) conditions when second over 2005m at Coffs Harbour on May 31. Stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,6,2,4.
1 6x860 THOUGHT OF THAT
LAUREN ABBOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
Ms L M Abbott, J A Taylor & S L Lamont
Group 3 winner. Most recently 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on June 8 over 1810m, 8 len behind Princess Rhaenys with 54.5kg at $81. Before that 6th of 13 at Ipswich Bm78 on May 22 over 1690m, 7 len behind The Right Way with 59.5kg at $26. Looks tested again.
10
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
PINK, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, PINK CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
2 x9206 FULL PRESS
BRETT DODSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Dodson & C A Thorndike
Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Taree Winghamcup Bm87 on June 9 over 1614m, in the wet; 7 len behind Dreamdeel carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that second last of 13 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup on May 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mayfair Spirit carrying 58kg at $41. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
2
M BENNETT
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
3 61141 MINDSPACE
SALLY TAYLOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Jananth Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Towell), M Cavanagh, C M Hodge, G M Matthews & Mrs A Cavanagh
Recent form sound. Last start won by 5.5 len at Coffs Harbour Bm74 May 31 over 2005m on a heavy track defeating Sherriff Cody carrying 55kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 on May 10 over 2100m, 3 len behind A Silvery Warrior carrying 60.5kg at $6. Best form should see him measure right up.
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L P ROLLS
PALE GREEN, PURPLE five DIAMONDS ,purple CAP
4 21752 SHERRIFF CODY
OWEN GLUE
5YO  GR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly)
Useful type. Last start 2nd in a small field at Coffs Harbour Bm74 on May 31 over 2005m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Mindspace with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Open Bm89 on May 24 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Avenue Of Stars with 53kg at $12. Genuine hope.
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BEN LOOKER
GREEN, RED HOOPS, WHITE BAND, RED AND WHITE ARMBANDS, RED CAP
5 90070 SO DAPPER
LEIGH DERECOURT
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
L Derecourt
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Warwick Bm60 on June 15 over 1500m, 10 len behind Picko Rocks with 67kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on May 25 over 1540m, 9 len behind Kerchak carrying 63kg at $26. Rather invest elsewhere.
5
MADELEINE WISHART
 Black, Gold Dollar Sign, Sleeves And CAP
6 x0049 TWO SMOKIN BARRELS
BEN AHRENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens) & Miss J Argue
Last start second last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on June 1 over 2150m, on a slow track; 25 len behind The Right Way with 58kg at $19. The start before that 4th of 14 at Ipswich Bm72 on May 22 over 2180m, 6 len behind Aldeenaary with 57.5kg at $81. Can do much better.
8
JACE MCMURRAY
Maroon, Grey Epaulettes
7 62110 WITHOUT A DOUBT
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J K Cole, Ms J V Borg, A W Winch, Ms A M Baker, B A Banfield, Groundhog Day (Mgr: Mrs L M Burnett), K L Houghton, W D Matthews, L T O'Connor, One Job (Mgr: B A Belcher), C Prentice, Mrs C A Winfield, A Parsons, R V Boardman & P Cowan
Useful filly. Last start 10th of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on June 12 over 2060m, 7 len behind Artful Girl carrying 54.5kg at $51. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Bm58 May 24 over 2020m on a heavy track defeating I'mtimmyzou with 56.5kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
ANTHONY ALLEN
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
8 x6831 VERMEER
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D J Adams, S J Baldwin, J M Yeldham, M C Clarkson, Dr A D Gamson, B E Seaman & D Chujo
Racing well. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Ipswich Mdn-Sw June 7 over 2210m on a soft track defeating Salamancas with 58kg at $9. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 2030m, slow going long-neck behind Kingfield with 58kg at $26. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
4
NORIYUKI MASUDA
WHITE, ORANGE STAR, GREEN SLEEVES, ORANGE ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP
9 25x90 OSAKA MISS
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M J Wilson, Ms M Horton, J D Wilson & Mrs B A Wilson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 13 at Ipswich Cl3 on May 15 over 1680m, 6 len behind Kenyada carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 11 at Ipswich Bm62 on June 7 over 1710m, slow going 21 len behind Sly Corner carrying 56.5kg at $26. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
BLACK, LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP, LIME GREEN QUARTERS, BLACK PEAK
10 60070 SIR ZINO
VANESSA MCLENNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms V McLennan
Most recently 12th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Cl1-Sw on June 14 over 2015m, in the wet; 28 len behind Oakfield Hawk with 59kg at $61. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1735m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mammoth Mountain with 58.5kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
J GRISEDALE
ROYAL BLUE, CERISE AND WHITE CHECKED BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
11 x0809 READY ENABLE
TRACY TIMBERY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P Timbery, Mrs B H A Wenman, C Denton, Mrs M J Koroi, B M O'shea, Ms J G Wilkie & Ms S Murphy
Last start 9th of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1735m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh with 57kg at $101. The start before that 10th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1720m, in the wet; 6 len behind Without A Doubt carrying 59kg at $101. Favour others today.
9
ROB THORBURN
YELLOW, RED PHOENIX, YELLOW AND BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, CUFFS, YELLOW CAP, RED AND BLUE HOOPS