Grafton 17 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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NBN NEWS SPRINGBOARD TO FAME 2YO SHOWCASE PLATE 1175m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Come On Glamour, Exoflow and Herman Said prominent. STEFFI ELECTRICA (12) demolished her rivals third up when leading throughout to get off the mark at start five over 1015m at this track. Returned a sharp set of figures on that occasion and can keep the momentum going in this winnable race. PRIX DE LA HEART (10) was unwanted in betting on debut when a fast finishing fifth over 1400m at the Gold Coast. Kept fresh and will relish the fast tempo. Will be hitting the line hard. HERMAN SAID (3) produced a dominant display on debut as ($1.55 fav), when a commanding winner over 900m at Scone. Has further upside to come and gets map favours. ALBANY ROAD (1) taken back from the wide gate and strong through the line when fourth over 1000m at Hawkesbury. That looks the right sort of form to take this out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 12,10,3,1.
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ALBANY ROAD
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG S P Hedge, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (A P Mithen), P B Price, C J Leslie, A D Bowler, R El Daghl, H Tam, B D Charman, P J Nicol, Broadway Lane (L S Yeomans), R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, J Nevin, C Roklitzer, A Fitzpatrick, R W Tierney, D Fodor, M G Donegan, A Figueiredo & Izzet Racing (H Izzet) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Mdn on June 11 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Duke Of Arrakis carrying 55kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn on July 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Gambler carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Racing well. Great chance to atone. |
3 B SHINN |
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EXOFLOW
DAVID MCCOLM 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG A Foran & S A Williams Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Zumbo carrying 58kg at $4.20. Returned from break favourite; won by 2 len at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1015m on a soft track defeating Outoftheoffice carrying 57kg at $2.90. Back in good order and is a genuine hope. |
4 D PEISLEY |
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HERMAN SAID
KRIS LEES 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D A Baxter & A S Williams Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 2 len at Scone Mdn June 23 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating Tampa Bay with 56.5kg at $1.55. Has drawn well and looks a great chance to get the job done again. |
1 A GIBBONS |
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KANMURU
SHANE EVERSON 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG S P Everson, N J Hayward & D J Hayward Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 4 len behind Exoflow with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1212m, 14 len behind Green Spaces carrying 56.5kg at $101. Outclassed. |
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LORD OF FLAMES
MATTHEW DUNN 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G L Payne, W E Payne, Ms W H Huang & Ms R Rees Two-year-old colt (Dracarys - Fleeting Princess) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1050m barrier trial on July 8 at Deagon. Facing a stiff test. |
8 JETT NEWMAN |
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OL' MATE COOP
TONY NEWING 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S L Newing, S E Wright, Ms S McGuren, G Brown, C K Wych, G A Pride, R J Newing & A W Newing Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 56kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 13 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Four Degrees with 57kg at $2.80. Meets some better types this time and has the job ahead. |
8 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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COME ON GLAMOUR
SCOTT HENLEY 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG S Henley, Mrs F A Henley, J F Barbuto, S C Bolton, E J Robertson, R K Barbuto & B Barbuto Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 5 len behind Steffi Electrica with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Calaway Gal on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Dragonne Rouge carrying 56.5kg at $81. Fair effort on that occasion and can sneak into the minor money. |
2 ANDREW ADKINS |
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I AM STEFFI
NEIL OSBORNE 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG N Osborne, Mrs D Y Osborne Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1015m, slow going 1.2 len behind Beebee carrying 55kg at $12. Last start 7th of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 8 len behind Steffi Electrica with 55kg at $31. Yet to show much and others are preferred. |
6 WINONA COSTIN |
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INTELLIGENCER
ETHAN ENSBY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms J K Cole, P Cowan, DJC Francis, B L Holt, ETE Intelligencer (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), Miss T Bismark, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann & S Richter Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Widden on February 1 over 1100m, 18 len behind The Playwright carrying 54.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this run. |
10 BEN LOOKER |
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PRIX DE LA HEART
BRETT CAVANOUGH 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) At debut, 5th of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn on June 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Triple Malt with 56kg at $14. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner. |
5 M BELL |
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SONG FOR ROSIE
TRACEY BARTLEY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G M Maher, Mrs M P Maher, D J Connor & G Plowright Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Tamworth 2yo Hcp June 27 over 1000m in soft going defeating It Stays In Vegas with 56.5kg at $3.60. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Dubbo Slv Goblet on June 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Four Degrees carrying 55kg at $31. Key chance expected to feature. |
10 SERG LISNYY |
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STEFFI ELECTRICA
TOBY EDMONDS 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), A J Edmonds, A J Guarrera, R J Naylor, D Love, Mrs K L Calkin & Ms E K Harding Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1015m on a rain affected track defeating La Potenza with 55kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jaggery carrying 57kg at $5. Expect another forward showing. |
7 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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VANTANTE
PAUL MURRAY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray) First starter by Vancouver out of Repentant. Ran third on June 4 at Kembla Grange at her only trial. Worth including. |
5 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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ZAINDARA
MATTHEW DUNN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G Symington On debut. Two-year-old filly by Zousain out of Deodara. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Doomben July 3. Trial form has been pretty ordinary and would be tempted to give her this first start. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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OUTOFTHEOFFICE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M R Stitt, K Bakewell & S P Madden Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 2 len behind Exoflow carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that second last of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fall For Autumn with 56kg at $5.50. Likely to find this a bit tougher so looking to others. |
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