Grafton 05 May 2025
GOING: H(10)
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BRETT BELLAMY CONGRATULATIONS ON 1000 COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1130m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +5m 1600m-1100m; +9m 700m-400m; +7m Remainder. |
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Zouandme is the likely leader at a slick tempo. CLUSTER'S GENERAL (1) caught the eye when in the money two starts back at Port Macquarie but was unable to repeat the effort from the wide draw when sixth, over 1115m here on April 13. Tongue tie goes on and sure to run well. NO RAGRETS (3) fitter now after two runs back and not that far away when fourth over 1115m at this track three weeks ago. Suitably placed to play a leading role with the 2kg claim. ROCK THE MACHINE (4) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Had mixed luck last time in and the rain affected track shouldn't pose a problem. Back without a trial and looks a solid value chance. STAINLESS STEEL (5) seven-start maiden with genuine claims. Recent runs have been sound, including latest third over 1300m at Armidale. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cluster's General to win.
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CLUSTER'S GENERAL
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG P J Wood Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1115m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Olivershare carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on March 29 over 1010m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Cool Space carrying 58kg at $9.50. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
4 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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HEZANUFF
CHRIS MANSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J J P Cobby, C R Manson, D J Tobin, Ms K Williamson, J D Veal & C Veal Resuming today after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Ta Set Neferu carrying 59kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Lismore Ctry Mdn-Sw June 18 over 1110m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Scarlett Thunder with 59kg at $13. Returns in a winnable race. |
5 D PEISLEY |
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NO RAGRETS
CAROLYN HALLIDAY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms B Kent & Mrs C J Halliday Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Lismore Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1110m, slow going 15 len behind Hacking carrying 56.5kg at $12. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1115m, slow going 2 len behind Olivershare with 56.5kg at $61. Hard to beat on his best form. |
8 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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ROCK THE MACHINE
CATHY CHAPMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry & Mrs C L Sherry Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1405m, 6 len behind Cool Machine with 57.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at this track Ctry Mdn October 22 over 1125m, 3.5 len behind Thrownunderthebus carrying 55kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Likely to feature. |
6 L P ROLLS |
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STAINLESS STEEL
PADDY CUNNINGHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G H Melling Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Armidale Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Tosinsky with 59kg at $11. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fiction Society carrying 57.5kg at $61. Going well and expected to be competitive again. |
3 SHAE WILKES |
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ZOUANDME
SCOTT HENLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S Henley, L A Bird, J Boustani, G McKeown, J Diver, S C Bolton, J F Barbuto, H Maddern, Mrs F A Henley, T Maddern, R K Barbuto, B Barbuto, M Davies, F Alpen, J New, A Thurgate, A Morrison, N Connolly, R Gallagher & J bird Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sakowin carrying 58kg at $6.50. On debut sixth of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Heat Missile carrying 58kg at $6.50. Expecting a positive return. |
7 BAILEY WHEELER |
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CASINO COLLECTION
DONNA GRISEDALE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms A C Trollope, Sir A S Trollope, Lady D Trollope, B J Halloran, T M Halloran, M D Bell & Churinga Lodge Racing (Mgr: Lady D Trollope) Filly by Casino Prince on debut. Won trial at Port Macquarie over 1006m on April 19. Others favoured today. |
7 JETT NEWMAN |
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GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG M R Graham First starter. Three-year-old filly by Alabama Express out of Argentinian Gold AUD $ 1,500 (Inglis 2024 AUGUST (Late) Online Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1015m at Grafton April 13. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
13 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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NOADIAH
TODD FLETCHER 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG S N Wratten, Mrs P L Wratten, Miss J M Wratten & Miss D Wratten At debut, 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1115m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Olivershare with 54kg at $12. Others look better prospects. |
9 BEN LOOKER |
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SHEZ MYSTERIOUS
ETHAN ENSBY 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J V Borg First starter by So You Think - Hot Mama. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Wait and see her under race conditions. |
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ULTIMATE SAY
TONY NEWING 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG G L Penfold, BDMMDB Racing (Mgr: B J Down), Mrs A P Penfold, Mrs M G Harvey, Mrs L R M Colmer, A C Cox, P A Bennett, Mrs M J Bennett, R Fahey, N M Fahey, T H Statham & Ms S M Parker Three-year-old filly (Rothesay - Ultimate Dreamer). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished sixth in a Grafton trial over 1015m on April 13. Cannot be underestimated. |
1 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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KERMAWI
PETER GRAHAM 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG E P Leicht & Mrs G J Leicht Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 12 at Kempsey Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Toyger carrying 55.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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BOLD ZARA
STEPHEN LEE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C J Smith, B Nicolaou, Miss M Lee, R Marshall, E Dwyer, Miss D M Rose, Mrs P Dwyer, Miss F Dwyer, R W Fielder, L G Rabbidge, C Dwyer, Mack Racing (Mgr: A T McIlwain), Mrs L C Kerr, Racing Renegades (Mgr: T Coates), S Dwyer & D J Kerr Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1115m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Olivershare carrying 56.5kg at $41. Drawn the carpark and prepared to overlook. |
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