Grafton 06 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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MACLEAN HOTEL COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1720m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Not much early pressure but Intrepid Lad, Flee With Me and Star Of Kongo can take up forward spots. FANTASTIC BEAST (2) twelve start maiden set to get off the mark. Motored late from back in the field when a game third over 1600m at Tamworth. Looker retains the ride and no excuses here. GOLD PUMA (13) improving filly with her hoof on the till. Looks to map well after she wound up strongly to finish second over 1509m at Port Macquarie. Capable of winning this. FLEE WITH ME (12) has made rapid improvement at her last two runs and gets a more economical run here. Will get the trip and take a hand in the finish. DUNDEE TALES (1) fourth run back today and the 1720m shouldn't pose a problem. Anywhere near his best can see him run into the minor money. STAR OF KONGO (9) returns from a forty-seven-day let-up. Since had the two searching 1000m trials and assess on his good second last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fantastic Beast to go close.
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| 1 | 9x566 |
DUNDEE TALES
PETER GRAHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K A M Graham, Mrs C Tunhavasana, D A Paterson, A Hamade, A Hamade, W Wakim, Ms V Micallef, S P Boukaram, S D Boukaram, Miss S Pender, C J Coorey, P M Tedone & Mrs K Coorey Most recently 6th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 6 len behind Rock The Machine with 59kg at $8. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 15 over 1512m, slow going 1.2 len behind Smart Lily with 57.5kg at $61. Has ability and is among the leading chances. |
8 P GRAHAM |
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| 2 | 60483 |
FANTASTIC BEAST
MELANIE O'GORMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms C K Ward, W R Beale & Ms M J O'Gorman At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Fejer Dawn carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that 8th of 11 at Scone Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Oakfield Mercury carrying 56.5kg at $81. Best form should see him measure right up. |
6 BEN LOOKER |
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| 3 | 77379 |
I ALONE
TONY BALL 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, J C Haisell, Ms J A Mills, R W C Mills, Family Fun Bus Racing (Mgr: W Steedman), The Logo (Mgr: K P Brown), Ratpack Racing (Mgr: M J Stone) & A Sciglitano Most recently 9th of 13 at Taree Cl1-Sw on June 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Charleroi carrying 53.5kg at $51. The run before that 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn on June 15 over 1512m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Smart Lily with 55.5kg at $12. Happy to risk. |
12 SHAE WILKES |
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| 4 | 65x77 |
INTREPID LAD
STEPHEN LEE 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S B Lee, Racing88 Pty Ltd (Mgr: Miss C E Irwin), D J Kerr, Mrs L C Kerr, P Barry, M Barry, C Barry, D J Woods & J L Coleman Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Casino Super Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Champonnet carrying 59kg at $101. Last start 7th of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Risk For Reward carrying 59kg at $12. Hard to be confident on what we have seen since his return. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 5 | 66086 |
MINISTER GARRETT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Beattie At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Murwillumbah Cl1-Sw on June 26 over 2020m, slow going 5.5 len behind June with 56.5kg at $71. The run before that ran last of 8 at Murwillumbah Cup Preview on June 22 over 2020m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Feathertop carrying 55kg at $151. Not showing enough. |
5 BAILEY WHEELER |
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| 6 | 8877 |
RED DEER
STEPHEN FARLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C A Martin, A Farley, D S Brown, B A Connor, C W Barnes, Ms S C Martino & R W Barnes Most recently 7th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Shalamiyna with 57.5kg at $61. Outclassed. |
13 TEIGHAN WORSNOP |
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| 7 | 60748 |
ROSSO NERO
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG T Leckie, G Atsalakis, R Pastrello, P Leckie, J R Turner, R Houston, R Bogeards, D G Merenda & C Turpin Most recently 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on June 24 over 1812m, slow going 7 len behind Off The Scale carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 9 over 1630m, slow going 2.75 len behind Moana Kohala with 55kg at $81. Not at this stage. |
7 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 8 | 80689 |
SMART ATTACK
MARGARET DE GONNEVILLE 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R W Sharpe & Mrs M E De Gonneville At the latest run settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rock The Machine with 59kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Taree Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Shalamiyna carrying 59kg at $151. Others read better. Struggling to make a case. |
2 JEFF KEHOE |
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| 9 | x9482 |
STAR OF KONGO
RAY HARTLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T E Walsh, Miss D M Walsh & D C Allan Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Southerly Buster with 59kg at $101. The start before that 8th of 11 at Gunnedah Mdn on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Oakfield Mercury carrying 53kg at $14. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance. |
14 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 10 | 786x3 |
STRAIGHT THROUGH
BRETT DODSON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J Dodson, B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright, M A Wilson, J J Devine, Mrs P A Devine, N J Devine, D P Dannatt & B P Andrews Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Fall For Autumn carrying 53kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Ballina Mdn on October 6 over 1590m, slow going 12 len behind Madame Lexis carrying 58.5kg at $61. Strips fitter and can play a role in the finish. |
9 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 11 | 00093 |
BEDTIME
BRETT BELLAMY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T M Leckie, Maj L Robertson, N Nicholas, C Turpin, Miss S C Smith, L Brewer, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs J A Bellamy & R Houston At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1515m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Causeways carrying 57kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1405m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 55kg at $101. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
11 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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| 12 | x6032 |
FLEE WITH ME
TONY NEWING 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG BDMMDB Racing (Mgr: B J Down), Ms A Creenaune, A E Parker, M D HANSEN, G L Penfold, A J Penfold, M J Tyler, Mrs A P Penfold, T J Cutler & G J Austin Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 9 over 1630m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Moana Kohala carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Skeptical with 57kg at $13. Can go one better. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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| 13 | 5242 |
GOLD PUMA
ETHAN ENSBY 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG M R Graham Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1509m, slow going 0.6 len behind Rock The Machine carrying 57kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hello Lovely carrying 58kg at $14. Working up to a win. Ready to open her account. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 14 | 05575 |
STRONG LATTE
SHANNON MANWARRING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S A Manwarring & S A Lennon Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on June 29 over 1315m, slow going 7 len behind Sugar Island with 55kg at $101. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn on June 9 over 1630m, slow going 6 len behind Moana Kohala carrying 55kg at $41. Tested again. |
10 D PEISLEY |
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| 15 | 67x98 |
JADATAN
FLEUR HENLEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J P King Third-up today. First-up 9th of 13 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Four Degrees carrying 55.5kg at $101. Last start 8th of 11 at Ballina Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Risk For Reward with 55.5kg at $151. Struggling to make a case. |
10 COBI VITLER |
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