Murwillumbah   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

TOOHEYS GRAFTON CUP PREVIEW BM 82 HANDICAP 2020m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Full Of Sincerity is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. FULL OF SINCERITY (1) is down in class and he's back onto his home track with the claim to assist. Should be right around the mark here and a good chance with the early favourite coming out. FIRST INNINGS (5) from the Chris Waller stable has mixed his form and would be a decent chance on his Gold Coast effort two runs back but not his latest attempt. FEATHERTOP (7) is in the mix on home track and will find this a bit easier than last time out in strong Highway company. HECTOR DE MARIS (4) comes off a freshen up and he could be placed as could SHERRIF CODY (6) though he needs to improve a little. SUGGESTED PLAY: Full Of Sincerity to win.
1 x1345 FULL OF SINCERITY
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson),Beartown No. 29 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam),R Koch,L Webb, Ms D McKeown,J Gurrieri,N McKissock,L Freeman,P Tasker,G Van Ameyden,J Spence,Mrs JT Spence, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), J Barry, M Perry & Prestige Racing 1 (Mgr: S S Roth)
Last start 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on June 8 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind The Right Way with 58kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Akrotiri carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Been thereabouts and this is easier on home track so respect.
5
JETT NEWMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 x0814 BENGAL BOY
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, A H Goodfellow, N J McKissock, M P Stone, P A Tasker, Adelante Racing (Mgr: G F Debono), Mrs A G Stone, L D Freeman, Mrs L J Freeman, Beartown 33 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), A J C Pianta & P N Mansfield
Form hard to fault. Most recently eased back early on 4th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on June 9 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Fay's Angels carrying 59kg at $10. The start before that won by 2 len at Newcastle Prov Bm68 May 26 over 1870m in heavy going defeating Fighting Magnus with 59kg at $4.60. SCRATCHED
4
BAILEY WHEELER
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 54008 CAPRICE DES DIEUX
STEPHEN LEE
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
OnTrack Caprice Des Dieux, Lennox Bocelli, G X Ryan, R Gatti & Mrs N E Ross
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, slow going 8 len behind Akrotiri with 58.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 21 len behind Fukubana carrying 56kg at $201. Seems to have lost form and others better.
8
SHAE WILKES
Gold
4 x2658 HECTOR DE MARIS
BILLY HEALEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Freyer, T A Horoch, B Ozzimo, W J Dansey, M P Ryan, Mrs S Agius, J A Agius, L J Taylor, Mrs M J Sewell, L Hobbs, F X Bugeja, G Hunter, Nice Garry (Mgr: L Hoobs), Club Four-Thousand (Mgr: C Bugeja), HFC Racing 2 (Mgr: G Sheahan), Club Evans (Mgr: D Freyer) & Lucky Six (Mgr: M Fitzsimmonds)
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 10 over 2200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Shahzad with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on April 19 over 2212m, slow going 4.5 len behind Philipsburg carrying 52kg at $6. Needs to do more. Handy enough on his day and could be placed.
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A MALLYON
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
5 08720 FIRST INNINGS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Hughes, C E J & C J W Stewart
Most recently 10th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 6 len behind Tarex with 60kg at $9.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, slow going 1.0 len behind Akrotiri carrying 54.5kg at $16. Mixes form but capable of playing a role here.
4
RON STEWART
Stewart Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
6 73667 SHERRIFF CODY
OWEN GLUE
6YO  GR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly)
Most recently 7th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Twyford carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Grafton Bm82 on May 9 over 1435m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 57kg at $21. Form is a little below par but chance to lift back to country grade.
7
KIRK MATHESON
Green, Red And White Hoops, Red And White Armbands, Red Cap
7 0x247 FEATHERTOP
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgr: TF Henderson),Murumba Racing(Mgr: J Blight),M P Stone,Mrs A Stone,J pence,Mrs J Spence,Webbmck Racing(Mgr: L Webb),J Gurrieri,I J Corazzol,Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd(Mgr:Ms D Sulivan),Mrs M Anderson,S Anderson,J Fish,Mrs V Madden,L Dummett,Miss G Solomon-Innes,F Vernon & Mrs D Sherrin
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Scone Highway-C3 on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 57kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1660m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Express Payment carrying 59kg at $10. Back to home track and is racing well without winning so include.
6
L P ROLLS
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 13103 CANADIAN EXPRESS
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M A K Morrison, B L Darby, P W Traill, Red Star Racing (Mgr: A Dejanovic), Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A M C Pearson, S U Liyanasuriya, R A Farrell, A Latina, A Mendes, M Romeo & B D Clarke
Last start second last of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on June 11 over 2060m, 6 len behind Tarex with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Beaudesert Cl3 May 26 over 1650m on a soft track defeating Katdeel carrying 58kg at $5. Have to forgive last start failure and he's an each-way chance.
5
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
9 10x70 MR PLUME
SALLY TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S J Taylor, A Winwood, D T Bigwood, D P ATKINSON, D Edwards, Ms K M Wood, M A Wilson, P W Brown, S McLean, Vegas Bound (Mgr: G W Flowers) & G O'Grady
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 12 at Moree Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kranich with 60kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 8 len behind Supreme Command with 59kg at $41. Needs to lift on what he's shown in two back.
2
BEN LOOKER
Cerise, Black Checks, Sleeves And Cap
10 x5660 MINISTER GARRETT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Beattie
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Grafton Cl1-Sw on June 9 over 2240m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Justice Served carrying 56.5kg at $101. The start before that 6th of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Talakai carrying 56.5kg at $101. Can't make a case for him.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Purple, Yellow Diamonds, White Cap