Grafton 13 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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Brushgrove Hotel & Patrons BRUSHGROVE CUP BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1190m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: + 5 entire. |
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Expecting Lady Wardell to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. MAJORELLE (1) in leading country stable and expected to bounce back quickly after resuming with a plugging eighth over 1200m at Eagle Farm in BM78 grade. Has excellent second up figures and ticks plenty of boxes with the claim. FORTYFIVE PARKLANE (8) recent efforts have been acceptable and will relish the low gate. Strong through the line from out wide when fourth over 1175m at this track. Gets his chance today. MY MUM'S TOYBOY (3) going nicely through his grades and has an excellent winning record. Dropped in trip and class when a smart win over 1175n at this track. Will give backers a great sight again. THE WOLF (10) pushed forward from a wide draw and the early effort told late when sixth over 1175m at this track. Drawn out again and don't dismiss. LADY WARDELL (4) consistent mare who resumed with a tough on pace second over 1175m here. Can run into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Majorelle to win.
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MAJORELLE
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs D L Graham, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza), J D Chard, D P Chard, M E Bowker, L Bowker, H Maher, T Maher, A D'Mello, J P A Sist, M S George, J Dowland, Mrs K A Blaxland, C J Nilon, Victory Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S G Ciurleo) & D L Stephenson Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ouroboros carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah B F Charman B79 on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lady Wardell carrying 61kg at $2.10. Strips fitter and open to plenty of improvement. |
7 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 2 | 0109x |
KOOLED
LAUREN ABBOTT 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG K Bowerman Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 February 18 2024 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hakkai Maru carrying 56kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 February 24 2023 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bluestone Lane with 60.5kg at $10. Goes well at the start of his campaigns. |
6 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 3 | 1x091 |
MY MUM'S TOYBOY
BRETT DODSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C A Gapes, Mrs R Gapes, A Gardiner, M K Gardiner, Mrs L P Ledwell, D C Mcdonald, M R Anderson, Mrs J K Duff, M J Couch, G M Beecroft, Mrs E S Robinson, Ms S Nomikos, Ms J L Turner, G A Ebbeck, P Meadows, G McLeod, Ms K E Tizard, T Fahri, D K Bates & Mrs R A Bates Most recently favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track March Hare March 16 over 1175m defeating Lady Wardell carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Lismore Nrra Champ on February 22 over 1410m, 7 len behind Tribeca Star carrying 57.5kg at $26. One of the major players. |
3 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 4 | 313x2 |
LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B E Kee & Ms J L Toland Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 0.9 len behind My Mum's Toyboy with 53.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track Jackal Bm82 on April 30 over 1181m, slow going 3 len behind Buffet Buster carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Right in the mix. |
9 SHAE WILKES |
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| 5 | 8x442 |
SWAMP NATION
GLEN MILLIGAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG G R Milligan & Ms V P Milligan Going well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Annie's Rose with 54kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Gold Card with 54kg at $21. Not far away last start. Big chance on her best form. |
8 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 6 | 7920x |
SOUND AND VISION
KAREN OWEN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 20 at Randwick Little Dance November 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind St Lawrence with 52kg at $201. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Coffs Harbour Sawtell Cup September 15 over 1300m, 3 len behind Boncassie with 55.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this run. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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| 7 | 324x5 |
BOW
DONNA GRISEDALE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D Grisedale, Mrs R A Goddard & M J Henderson Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on February 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind October Revolution with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on July 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Surfers Royale carrying 60.5kg at $51. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up. |
5 J GRISEDALE |
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| 8 | 75924 |
FORTYFIVE PARKLANE
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S McGuren & M J Stevenson Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 2.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy with 55kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Lismore Bm66 on February 22 over 1110m, 0.6 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 61.5kg at $17. Nicely placed and will prove hard to beat. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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| 9 | 147x5 |
SAILORS BOOK
DONNA TRAECEY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D M Traecey, Mrs C J Colley, C L McIntosh, G J Johnson & Mrs S M Murdoch Second-up. First-up after 13 months 5th of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 3 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $16. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 31 2023 over 1400m, 6 len behind Adandiman carrying 58.5kg at $4. Others make more appeal. |
1 STEPHEN TRAECEY |
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| 10 | x5676 |
THE WOLF
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P J Wood & N E Murdoch Useful gelding. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track March Hare on March 16 over 1175m, 3 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $7. Before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Lismore Nrra Champ on February 22 over 1410m, 7 len behind Tribeca Star carrying 56kg at $81. Keep safe. |
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| 11 | 69236 |
GERETY
RIDGE WILSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG M K Storey, Miss S J Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Miss C G Storey, Rolozoba Racing (Mgr: M J Holt), A P Lacey & T R Lacey At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm65 on March 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Adalie carrying 57kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Armidale Ctry Bm58 on February 27 over 1100m, neck behind Koondeeman with 58.5kg at $5.50. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
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